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A SECOND REPORT 

ON 

THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 



BY 

BENJAMIN F. SHAMBAUGH 



THE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT OF IOWA 
DES MOINES IOWA 1907 



THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 



A SECOND REPORT 

ON 

THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 



BY 

BENJAMIN F. SHAMBAUGH 



THE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT OF IOWA 
DES MOINES IOWA 1907 



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LETTER OP SUBMITTAL 

Iowa City, Iowa, May 11, 1907. 
To the Trustees of the State Library 
and Historical Department of Iowa. 

Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit 
herewith a second report on the Public Archives. 
The date of my first report on the Public 
Archives being September 18, 1906, I shall con- 
fine this my second report to the period from 
September 18, 1906, to May 11, 1907. 

During the year I have been ably assisted by 
Mr. John C. Parish and Mj?s. Clara A. Neidig; 
and their work, it gives me pleasure to add, has 
been highly efficient and in every way satisfac- 
tory. 

The guide to the several administrative de- 
partments, offices, boards, commissions, and 
public institutions, compiled by Mr. Parish and 
submitted as an appendix to this report, is an 
especially valuable contribution. To have se- 
cured for this difficult undertaking the services 
of one in whom zeal for historical research is 
united with scholarship was exceptional good 
fortune. 

Very respectfully, 

Benj. P. Shambaugh 



CONTENTS 

Letter of Submittal • V 

A Second Report on the Public Archives . . 1 

AN APPENDIX 

A Guide to the Administrative Departments 
Offices Boards Commissions and Public Insti- 
tutions of Iowa from the Organization of the 
Territory in the Year 1838 to the Adoption of 
the Code of 1897 

Letter of Transmittal 13 

PART I 

The Period of the Territory 

Offices 19 

Public Institutions 45 

Boards Commissions Agents and Miscellaneous . 61 

PART II 

The Period of the First State Constitution 

Offices 77 

Public Institutions 113 

Boards Commissions Agents and Miscellaneous . 147 

PART III 

The Period of the Present Constitution 

Offices 177 

Public Institutions 249 

Boards Commissions Agents and Miscellaneous . 295 

Index 359 



A SECOND EEPORT ON THE PUBLIC 
ARCHIVES 

As a "program for immediate action" the 
following recommendations were made in A Re- 
port on the Public Archives which was submitted 
to the Trustees of the State Library and Histori- 
cal Department of Iowa under the date of Sep- 
tember 18, 1906: — 

First. That in accordance with Section 4, Chapter 142, 
of the Laws of the 31st General Assembly the Executive 
Council be requested "to provide, furnish, and equip" as 
soon as practicable a room or rooms in the Historical 
Memorial and Art Building to be used temporarily as a 
Hall of Public Archives. 

Second. That steps be taken to examine, classify, and 
remove to the Hall of Public Archives (1) the papers and 
documents now in the Office of the Governor and (2) the 
papers and documents now in the Office of the Secretary 
of State. 

Third. That the publication of a guide to the several 
administrative departments, offices, boards, commissions, 
etc., of the Territory and State of Iowa from 1838 to 1896 
(now in preparation) be authorized. 

Fourth. That a report on the Public Archives embody- 
ing such information and recommendations as the circum- 
stances may suggest be submitted by the Trustees of the 
State Library and Historical Department to the Thirty- 
second General Assembly. 

Fifth. That the Thirty-second General Assembly be 
asked to increase the appropriation for the care and preser- 



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vation of the Public Archives from $2,000 annually to 
$6,000 annually for the biennial period ending June 30, 
1909. 

Sixth. That plans for the more permanent organiza- 
tion and administration of the Hall of Public Archives be 
considered and adopted at such time as in the judgment of 
the Trustees the financial support of the Hall of Archives 
will make possible an adequate permanent organization. 

These recommendations, moreover, having 
been approved by the Trustees of the State 
Library and Historical Department, became a 
guide for subsequent efforts. And so a report of 
the work since September 18, 1906, will naturally 
consist of an account of the carrying out of this 
program of recommendations. 

FIRST RECOMMENDATION 

[That in accordance with Section 4, Chapter 142, of the Laws 
of the 31st General Assembly the Executive Council be requested "to 
provide, furnish, and equip" as soon as practicable a room or rooms 
in the Historical Memorial and Art Building to be used temporarily 
as a Hall of Public Archives.] 

Upon a request for a room or rooms the 
Executive Council assigned House Committee 
Rooms, Nos. 1, 2, and 3 in the Capitol Building 
as temporary working quarters. These rooms 
were occupied from October 10, 1906, to January 
5, 1907. A change being necessitated by the con- 
vening of the Thirty-second General Assembly, 
the large room on the second floor of the Histor- 
ical Memorial and Art Building was thereupon 
temporarily assigned by the Executive Council. 
To this room the portion of the Public Archives 
under examination was removed on January 5, 



REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 3 

1907. Unfortunately, however, this room was in 
an unfinished condition, which made it impracti- 
cable to carry on the work of sorting, arranging, 
and classifying the documents on any consider- 
able scale. Recently the Executive Council has 
assigned more permanent quarters on the third 
floor in the west wing of the Historical Memorial 
and Art Building. 

SECOND RECOMMENDATION 

[That steps be taken to examine, classify, and remove to the 
Hall of Public Archives (1) the papers and documents now in the 
Office of the Governor and (2) the papers and documents now in 
the Office of the Secretary of State.] 

The first portion of the Public Archives to be 
examined was the material preserved in the Office 
of the Governor. All the papers, letters, records, 
and documents of this Office were removed first to 
the rooms assigned in the Capitol Building and 
then to the room temporarily assigned in the His- 
torical Memorial and Art Building. So great is 
the undertaking and so limited the resources that 
little more than a beginning has been made in the 
direction of sorting, arranging, and classifying 
the materials taken from the Office of the Gov- 
ernor. But experience thus far amply confirms 
and justifies the general scheme of classification 
and arrangement outlined in the first Report on 
the Public Archives. 

THIRD RECOMMENDATION 

[That the publication of a guide to the several administrative 
departments, offices, boards, commissions, etc., of the Territory and 



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State of Iowa from 1838 to 1896 (now in preparation) be author- 
ized.] 

A reference guide to the several administra- 
tive departments, offices, boards, commissions, 
and public institutions as established by law 
seemed advisable from the very outset. Accord- 
ingly, plans were outlined and work was begun 
on the compilation of such a guide early in the 
year. The general plan of the compilation was 
placed in the hands of Mr. John C. Parish, who, 
with some assistance from Miss Katherine Hodge, 
has completed the work. The information con- 
tained in this compilation will not only serve as 
a guide to workers in the Public Archives, but 
will be of great value as a reference to students of 
Iowa history and administration. The entire 
compilation, along with Mr. Parish's letter of 
transmittal, is submitted as an appendix to this 
report. (See below p. 9). 

FOURTH RECOMMENDATION 

[That a report on the Public Archives embodying such informa- 
tion and recommendations as the circumstances may suggest be 
submitted by the Trustees of the State Library and Historical 
Department to the Thirty-second General Assembly.] 

The first Report on the Public Archives (bear- 
ing date of September 18, 1906) did in fact be- 
come a report with recommendations to the Thir - 
ty-second General Assembly. By order of the 
Trustees of the State Library and Historical 
Department that first Report on the Public 
Archives was published in the Annals of Iowa 
and three hundred reprints thereof were issued. 



REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 5 

Copies of these reprints were sent to the several 
State officers and to members of the Thirty-sec- 
ond General Assembly. 

In addition to the Eeport on the Public 
Archives, a four page pamphlet on The Story of 
the Public Archives and a pamphlet of eleven 
pages entitled At Work on the Public Archives of 
Iowa were printed and distributed. 

FIFTH RECOMMENDATION 

[That the Thirty-second General Assembly be asked to increase 
the appropriation for the care and preservation of the Public Archives 
from $2,000 annually to $6,000 annually for the biennial period 
ending June 30, 1909.] 

In accordance with the recommendation for 
an increase in the State appropriation for the 
care and preservation of the Public Archives a 
bill was prepared and introduced 1 in the Thirty- 
second General Assembly which read as follows : 
A Bill for an act making an additional appropriation for 
the care and permanent preservation of the Public 
Archives, additional to the law as it appears in chapter 
one hundred and forty-two (142) laws of the Thirty- 
first General Assembly. 
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Iowa : 
Section 1. That for carrying out the purposes of "an 
act providing for the care and permanent preservation of 
the public archives and making an appropriation therefor, ' ' 
there be and is hereby appropriated out of the moneys in 
the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, and in addi- 
tion to the sum appropriated in the said act for the care 
and preservation of the public archives, the sum of four 



1 This bill was drafted by the author of this report and intro- 
duced by Senator Ericson. 



6 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

thousand dollars ($4,000.00) per annum for two years 
to be expended under the direction of the board of trustees 
of the State Library and Historical Department. 

The entire sum asked for in the Ericson bill 
was appropriated in "An Act to amend chapter 
one hundred forty-two (142) laws of the Thirty- 
first General Assembly, and increasing the ap- 
propriation for carrying its purposes into ef- 
fect'', which was approved April 13, 1907. 1 

In this connection attention should, perhaps, 
be called to the fact that the act of April 10, 1906, 
of the Thirty-first General Assembly was very 
materially modified by the act of April 13, 1907, 
of the Thirty-second General Assembly increas- 
ing the appropriation. The act of the Thirty- 
second General Assembly reads as follows : — 

An Act to amend chapter one hundred forty-two (142) laws 

of the Thirty-first General Assembly, and increasing 

the appropriation for carrying its purposes into effect. 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Iowa : 

Section 1. That section 2 of said act be repealed and 

the following enacted in lieu thereof: 

"Sec. 2. That the several state executive and adminis- 
trative departments, officers or offices, councils, boards, bu- 
reaus and commissioners are hereby authorized to transfer 
and deliver to the executive council for arrangement, classi- 
fication, labeling, filing and calendaring, and then to the 
state library and historical department for preservation 
such of the public archives as are designated in section one 
(1) of this act except such as in the judgment of the execu- 
tive council should be longer retained in the respective 
offices. ' ' 



1 The bill for this act originated in the Senate Committee on 
Appropriations. 



REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 7 

[Sec. 2.] That section 3 of said act is hereby repealed, 
and the following enacted in lien thereof: 

"Sec. 3. That the state library and historical depart- 
ment is hereby authorized and directed to receive from the 
executive council such of the public archives as are desig- 
nated in section one (1) of this act as rapidly as the same 
are properly arranged, classified, labeled, filed and calen- 
dared." 

[Sec. 3.] That section 5 of said act is hereby repealed 
and the following enacted in lieu thereof: 

"Sec. 5. That for carrying out the purposes of this 
act there is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the 
state treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of six 
thousand dollars ($6,000) annually for two years begin- 
ning July 1, 1907, to be expended under the direction of 
said executive council." 

Approved April 13, A. D. 1907. 

SIXTH RECOMMENDATION 

[That plans for the more permanent organization and admin- 
istration of the Hall of Public Archives be considered and adopted 
at such time as in the judgment of the Trustees the financial support 
of the Hall of Archives will make possible an adequate permanent 
organization.] 

By the act of the Thirty-second General As- 
sembly making an appropriation of $12,000 for 
the work on the Public Archives for the ensuing 
biennium, the direction of the work of sorting, 
arranging, and classifying the public documents 
has been transferred from the Trustees of the 
State Library and Historical Department to the 
Executive Council. It would, therefore, be out 
of place at this time to present for the consid- 
eration of the Trustees of the State Library and 
Historical Department plans for the more per- 



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manent organization and administration of the 
Hall of Public Archives. 

In conclusion it would not be out of place, 
perhaps, to express the hope that the work on the 
Public Archives of Iowa will be carried forward 
in the spirit of the recommendations already 
made and along the lines already adopted by the 
Trustees of the State Library and Historical De- 
partment. 



AN APPENDIX 



A GUIDE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE DE- 
PARTMENTS OFFICES BOARDS COM- 
MISSIONS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS 
OF IOWA FROM THE ORGANIZATION OF 
THE TERRITORY IN THE YEAR 1838 TO 
THE ADOPTION OF THE CODE OF 1897 



LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 

Iowa City, Iowa, August 15, 1907. 
To Professor Benj. F. Shambaugh, 

Superintendent of the Public Archives: 

Pursuant to arrangements entered into for the compi- 
lation of a Guide to the Administrative Departments, Of- 
fices, Boards, Commissions, and Public Institutions of Iowa. 
I transmit herewith outlines covering the period from the 
organization of the Territorial government in 1838 to the 
adoption of the Code of 1897. 

The work was undertaken at your request and under 
your supervision in connection with the classification of the 
Public Archives of Iowa. Primarily it is intended as a 
guide to aid in the location, identification, and classification 
of the Public Archives. It is believed, however, that inci- 
dentally it may be of service to students who desire to make 
a study of Iowa institutions and administration. 

It will be noted that the scope of the work extends only 
to the executive and administrative department of govern- 
ment. It has been found most practicable to classify and 
arrange the various offices, boards, commissions, and public 
institutions in three chronological periods: (1) those of 
the Territorial period, 1838-1846; (2) those of the period 
of the first State Constitution, 1846-1857; and (3) those 
of the period of the second State Constitution, 1857-1907. 

The adoption of a new Constitution has in each case 
been taken to inaugurate a new set of offices. Where, 
however, the office or public institution was not affected by 
the change in the fundamental law it has seemed best to 
run the outline across the chronological division lines. For 
instance, the "Adjutant General' ' and the "Penitentiary at 
Ft. Madison" will be found classified and arranged among 



14 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

the offices and institutions of the Territorial period alone, 
although both endured through the two subsequent periods 
down to the present time. Likewise the following will be 
found classified and arranged in the period of the first State 
Constitution, although continuing in existence into the 
next period: State Binder, State Printer, Register of 
State Land Office, Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
State Agricultural Society, Iowa College for the Blind, 
Iowa School for the Deaf, Iowa Hospital for the Insane at 
Mt. Pleasant, State Library, State University, State Board 
of Canvassers, Census Board, Des Moines River Improve- 
ment, and Geological Survey. 

Under each of the three chronological divisions the fol- 
lowing subdivisions appear: (1) Offices; (2) Public 
Institutions; and (3) Boards, Commissions, Agents, and 
Miscellaneous. Under each of these three subdivisions the 
classification becomes an alphabetical one. 

The compiler frankly admits that the outlines are by 
no means an exhaustive survey of every function and re- 
quirement of the offices and institutions listed. In many 
ways the limited scope of the work has precluded the gath- 
ering (or the use in these outlines if gathered) of inform- 
ation which would have been highly valuable to workers 
in the Public Archives and to students of Iowa history. 

The course pursued in the compilation was (1) an 
examination of the laws of each session of the legislature 
of the Territory and the State (including Codes and Revis- 
ions) volume by volume and act by act from the first ses- 
sion of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Iowa 
in 1838 down to and including the session of the Twenty- 
sixth General Assembly of the State of Iowa in 1896, and 
(2) the making of a chronological record of provisions un- 
der the headings determined before entering upon the work. 
Since the laws give little information concerning the incum- 
bents of the offices, that part of the outlines will be found 
in many cases incomplete or entirely lacking. The lists of 
incumbents that are given were taken largely from the 



APPENDIX 15 

Iowa Official Register 1907-1908. The only method of 
arriving at any complete list of incumbents of all of the 
administrative departments, offices, boards, commissions, 
and public institutions would have been to conduct a thor- 
ough investigation of the Public Archives of the Territory 
and State — a thing obviously impossible both because of 
the lack of time and means at our disposal for this under- 
taking and because the Public Archives are not at present 
in a condition to permit of such an investigation. Upon 
the classification and arrangement of the Public Archives 
of the Territory and State many lines of research of this 
nature will be rendered possible. 

It will be evident to one who reads the enumeration of 
powers and requirements of the various offices that an at- 
tempt to make specific reference to each repeal of earlier 
provisions would be not only hopeless but confusing. In 
most cases later enactments are self explanatory, without 
the introduction of a statement to the effect that the former 
provision was thereby repealed. 

Finally it will be noted that the dates of establishment 
and discontinuance are sometimes only approximations. For 
instance, it might be impossible to name with absolute exact- 
ness the date of discontinuance of the offices which lapsed 
at the end of the Territorial period or at the end of the 
period of the first State Constitution. A like problem 
presents itself in naming a date for the beginning of such 
offices. Hence it was determined in such cases to use the 
year of the adoption of the new Constitution even though 
the officer (e. g. the Governor) did not actually assume his 
office or leave his office until some time in the year following. 

In order to reduce the complicated language of the law 
to a reasonable compass, recourse was had to an abbreviated 
form of statement; and reference to the laws in each case 
has been made in order that any one so desiring may inves- 
tigate the matter in more detail. 

John C. Parish 
The State Historical Society of Iowa 
Iowa City Iowa » 



PART I 
THE PERIOD OF THE TERRITORY 



OFFICES 



ADJUTANT GENERAL 

Name 

Adjutant General 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1838-39, p. 330, January 4, 1839 

Date of Establishment 
January 4, 1839. 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1838-39, p. 330, January 4, 1839] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor .' — [L. 1838-39, p. 330, Janu- 
ary 4, 1839] 

Appointed by the Governor. — [L. 1861 (extra session), 
p. 22, May 28, 1861] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Procure, at the expense of the Territory, a seal for his 
office.— [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 45, July 31, 1840] 

Perform the duties of Inspector General. — [L. 1861 (ex- 
tra session), p. 22, May 28, 1861] 

Issue, sign, and transmit, all general orders of the Com- 
mander-in-chief, and obey orders from him. Have 
charge of military correspondence. Issue commis- 
sions and discharges under direction of the Command- 
er-in-chief. Provide books of record, rosters, forms 
and blanks, and distribute for use in the army. Per- 
form duties of Quartermaster General until such officer 



22 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC AECHIVES 

is appointed by the Governor. As Quartermaster Gen- 
eral take charge of military property of State. Per- 
form duties of Paymaster General. — [L. 1862, p. 231. 
April 8, 1862] 

Locate site for arsenal at or near city of Des Moines and 
direct building of same. — [L. 1864, p. 76, March 23, 
1864] 

Certify, for purposes of payment, as to services rendered 
by soldiers, between dates of going into quarters and 
muster into service of United States. — [L. 1864, p. 87, 
March 25, 1864] 

Together with three other specified persons locate site for 
arsenal in Des Moines and supervise its erection. — 
[L. 1866, p. 123, April 2, 1866] 

Ascertain persons entitled to refund for purchase of grey 
uniforms and issue to same, certificates entitling them 
to payment— [L. 1866, p. 133, April 2, 1866]. [L. 
1868, p. 8, February 5, 1868] 

Examine claims of First Iowa Cavalry and issue certifi- 
cates for same.— [L. 1868, p. 161, April 7, 1868] 

Make payments to widows and children of certain officers 
and soldiers of Iowa regiments for services rendered 
in the war. — [L. 1873 (adjourned session), p. 24, Feb- 
ruary 18, 1873] 

Have charge of State arsenal and grounds. Appoint an 
ordnance sergeant.— [L. 1878, p. 110, March 25, 1878] 

Together with Executive Council and Register of State 
Land Office, act as commission to devise a design for 
a badge of honor for soldiers and sailors in the War of 
the Rebellion.— [L. 1880, p. 131, March 25, 1880] 

Turn over to the Quartermaster General of the Grand 
Army of the Republic, Department of Iowa, certain 
arms and other property. — [L. 1884, p. 122, April 1, 
1884] 

Loan surplus arms and accoutrements of the State to 
military schools and colleges within the State. — [L. 
1892, p. 46, April 6, 1892] 



APPENDIX 23 

Together with Curator of Historical Collections, cause 
colors, standards and battle flags of Iowa regiments and 
batteries to be placed in cases in the Capitol Building. 
— [L. 1892, p. 104, April 7, 1892] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keceive and file in his office all returns directed by law 
to be sent to him. Enter in a book a local description 
of the companies, regiments, brigades, and divisions. 
Keep a roster of the officers of the militia. Make an- 
nual return, previous to the meeting of the Legislative 
Assembly, to the Commander-in-chief and forward 
duplicate thereof to the President of the United States ; 
said return to show the strength and condition of the 
different corps and the number and quality of their 
arms and accoutrements. Receive annual returns from 
commandants of regiments and separate battalions. — 
[L. 1838-39, p. 334, January 4, 1839] 

Receive from brigade inspectors annual statement of re- 
view and inspection. — [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 34, 
July 31, 1840] 

Receive from clerks of boards of county commissioners 
abstracts of the number of able bodied males, and file 
and preserve same in his office. — [L. 1843-44, p. 54, 
February 15, 1844] 

Report, annually, on or before the first Monday in Au- 
gust after the year 1861, to the President or War 
Department of the United States, the aggregate mili- 
tary force of the State. Receive from clerk of dis- 
trict court in each county and file in office, abstract 
showing number of persons subject to military duty 
in each county. Receive annually from commanding 
officers, complete roll of companies, with record of date 
of organization of each company and of enlistment of 
each member thereof; said roll to be filed in his office. 
Keep record of all commissions granted. File bonds of 
Quartermaster General, Paymaster General, Assistant 
Quartermaster Generals and the Quartermasters and 



24 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Paymasters of regiments. — [L. 1861 (extra session), 
p. 21, May 28, 1861] 

Make detailed report to Governor on or before January 
1, annually. Keep record of military correspondence. 
Keep record of all orders and regulations and publish 
when so directed. Keep roll of commissioned officers 
with data regarding each. Record local description of 
divisions, brigades, etc. Make return of number of 
militia with the arms and ammunition on or before 
January 1, annually, to the Commander-in-chief and 
to the President of the United States. As Quarter- 
master General report annually on or before January 
1, to the Commander-in-chief; also keep account of 
expenses connected with his department, and report 
same to Auditor at least once in every six months to 
be audited by him.— [L. 1862, p. 231, April 8, 1862] 

File muster rolls of troops organized for protection of 
northwestern frontier. — [L. 1862, p. 239, April 9, 
1862] 

Receive from drafting commissioners in the several coun- 
ties abstracts of number of militia in each township and 
county; also receive abstract from clerk of county 
board of supervisors, annually, showing same facts. — 
[L. 1862 (extra session), pp. 44, 45, September 11, 
1862] 

As Quartermaster General make semi-annual estimates of 
expenses for the six following months and submit to 
the Auditor. Upon expiration of term of office or 
upon closing up of business of the department make 
final settlement with Auditor. — [L. 1864, p. 50, March 
18, 1864] 

Receive from clerks of county boards of supervisors, 
annually, three copies of militia register containing 
record by township of name and age of all persons 
subject to military duty. Receive within ten days of 
such elections returns from all company and regimental 
elections.— [L. 1864, pp. 90, 91, March 26, 1864] 



APPENDIX 25 

Make report to Governor on January 1, 1865. — [L. 1864, 
p. 144, March 29, 1864] 

Make report to Governor on January 1, 1867. — [L. 1866, 
p. 75, March 30, 1866] 

Report to next General Assembly detailed statement of 
expenditures in erection of an arsenal at Des Moines. 
— [L. 1866, p. 123, April 2, 1866] 

Report to the Adjutant General of the United States on 
or before the first Monday in January after the taking 
of the State census, the aggregate number of military 
force in the State.— [Code of 1873, p. 179] 

Report to the Governor on or before the first day of 
November preceding each regular session of the Gen- 
eral Assembly.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Receive from county auditors, annually, list of persons 
subject to military duty. Time of report to Governor 
changed from November 1 to October 1, annually. File 
record of proceedings and sentence of all courts-mar- 
tial.— [L. 1878, pp. 109, 110, 115, March 25, 1878] 

Receive returns of election in militia. — [L. 1880, p. 65, 
March 20, 1880] 

Report to Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Receive from county auditors on or before June 1, 1885, 
lists of all persons who served in United States army, 
navy, or marine corps in War of 1812, Mexican War, 
or War of Rebellion. From such lists Adjutant Gen- 
eral to prepare and have published a roster of ex-sol- 
diers and sailors now resident in Iowa. — [L. 1884, p. 
172, April 5, 1884] 

Biennial report to the Governor to be made on or before 
December 1, in the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 
All parts of acts requiring militia drills, musters, train- 



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ings, inspections or reviews, in time of peace, repealed. 
— [L. 1843-44, p. 54, February 15, 1844] 

Law of February 15, 1844, repealed and laws of January 
4, 1839, and July 31, 1840, revived and declared in 
force.— [L. 1845, p. 33, June 7, 1845] 

No law or constitutional provision concerning the Ad- 
jutant General seems to have been passed between 1845 
and 1861. 



ATTORNEY OP THE TERRITORY 

Name 
Attorney of the Territory 

Legal Status 

Organic Act of 1838, Section 10 

Date of Establishment 

1838 

Date of Discontinuance 
1846. 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 10] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the President of the United States for term 
of four years. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sees. 10, 11] 

Incumbents 

Isaac Van Allen, 1838-1840 
Charles Weston, 1840-1843 
John D. Deshler, 1843-1845 
Edward Johnston, 1845-1846 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Attorney for prosecution of suits under laws of United 
States 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 
Remarks 



AUDITOR OP THE TERRITORY 

Name 

Auditor of the Territory. 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1839-40, p. 142, January 7, 1840 

Date of Establishment 
January 7, 1840 

Date of Discontinuance 
1846 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1839-40, p. 142, January 7, 1840] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Council for 
term of one year. — [L. 1839-40, p. 142, January 7, 

1840] 

Incumbents 

Jesse Williams, 1840-1843 
William L. Gilbert, 1843-1845 
Eobert M. Secrest, 1845-1846 

Potvers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Sign all warrants, tax receipts, and other like papers. 
Audit accounts of all persons receiving money out of 
the Territorial Treasury. Institute suits, etc., in favor 
of the Territory.— [L. 1839-40, p. 142, January 7, 
1840] 

Annually examine accounts of Warden of Penitentiary. 
— [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 489, February 16, 
1843] 



APPENDIX 29 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep accounts of Territory with all parties. Keep re- 
corded list of all accounts audited by him, all warrants 
issued, etc. Report to each regular session of the Leg- 
islature on tenth day of session showing amount of 
warrants and receipts, etc. Duplicate receipts for pay- 
ment of Auditor's warrants given by Treasurer to be 
filed with Auditor. Make and keep record of account 
against collectors in each county. Keep record of 
quarterly reports of Treasurer. — [L. 1839-40, p. 142, 
January 7, 1840] 

Receive annually from Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion, table of amounts payable to counties. — [L. 1840- 
41, p. 38, January 13, 1841] 

Director and Superintendent of Penitentiary to make 
report to Auditor of conditions to date of abolishment 
of their offices. [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 489, 
February 16,1843] 

Receive from clerks of boards of county commissioners 
copy of assessment rolls from each county and open an 
account with each collector. — [Revised Statutes, 1842- 
43, p. 563, February 13, 1843] 

Receive from clerks of boards of county commissioners, 
annually, certificates of aggregate value of taxable 
property of the counties. Receive from county treas- 
urers copies of delinquent lists, also receipts for taxes 
deposited by county treasurers with Treasurer of the 
Territory.— [L. 1843-44, p. 52, February 15, 1844] 

File in office, inventory and receipt of Keeper of Peni- 
tentiary.— [L. 1845-46, p. 20, January 17, 1846] 

Make annual report to the Governor on or before Novem- 
ber 1, of each year. — [L. 1845-46, p. 45, January 9, 
1846] 

Remarks 



GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORY 

Name 
Governor 

Legal Status 

Organic Act of 1838, Section 2 

Date of Establishment 

1838 

Date of Discontinuance 

1846 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 2] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the President of the United States for term 
of three years. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 11] 

Incumbents 

Robert Lucas, 1838-1841 
John Chambers, 1841-1845 
James Clarke, 1845-1846 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Act as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Act as Com- 
mander-in-chief of the militia. Approve all laws 
passed by the Legislative Assembly. — (See remarks). 
Grant reprieves and pardons. Commission all officers 
appointed under the laws of the Territory. See that 
the laws are executed. Cause census to be taken. 
Appoint time, place and manner of holding first elec- 
tion and declare members elected to Legislative As- 
sembly. Appoint, with consent of Council, all judicial, 



APPENDIX 31 

military and civil officers not otherwise provided for 
by the Organic Act; and fill vacancies in said offices 
in recess of Council. — (See remarks). Convene first 
Legislative Assembly. Purchase Territorial Library. — 
[Organic Act of 1838, Sees. 2, 4, 7, 13, 18] 

Appoint Adjutant General. — [L. 1838-39, p. 330, January 
4, 1839] 

Act as treasurer for the commissioners appointed to locate 
and establish seat of government of the Territory. — [L. 
1838-39, p. 436, January 21, 1839] 

Appoint Treasurer of the Territory.— [L. 1838-39, p. 452. 
January 24, 1839] 

Appoint Librarian of the Territory. — [L. 1839-40, p. 28, 
January 4, 1840] 

Appoint Territorial Auditor. — [L. 1839-40, p. 142, Jan- 
uary 7, 1840] 

Together with Secretary of Territory and Acting Com- 
missioner, equalize and value unsold lots in Iowa City. 
Authorize public sale of such lots. — [L. 1840 (extra 
session), p. 5, July 24, 1840] 

Appoint Superintendent of Public Instruction for the 
Territory— [L. 1840-41, p. 37, January 13, 1841] 

Appoint Superintendent of Public Buildings at Iowa City 
and Territorial Agent. — [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 
14, 1841] 

Appoint Warden of Penitentiary and pay over to Super- 
intendent of Penitentiary the appropriation for com- 
pletion of building. — [L. 1840-41, p. 81, January 15, 
1841] 

Appoint commissioners in States and Territories. — [L. 
1845-46, p. 7, January 9, 1846] 

Employ counsel to act for Territory in troubles over 
Missouri boundary line. — [L. 1845-46, p. 22, January 
17, 1846] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive returns annually from the Adjutant General 



32 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

concerning the militia of the Territory. — [L. 1838-39, 

p. 334, January 4, 1839] 
Render to the legislature annual account of moneys 

received and paid out by him in the establishment of 

seat of Government. — [L. 1838-39, p. 436, January 21, 

1839] 
Receive from time to time reports from Commissary 

General concerning sales made by him, also annual 

reports of Commissary General which he shall in turn 

submit to the legislature. — [L. 1840 (extra session), 

pp. 45, 46, July 31, 1840] 
Receive report once in three months from Territorial 

Agent.— [L. 1840-41, p. 61, January 14, 1841] 
Receive report of Auditor, Treasurer, and Warden of 

Penitentiary on or before November 1, of each year. — 

[L. 1845-46, p. 45, January 9, 1846] 

Remarks 

Act of Congress, March 3, 1839, limited veto power by 

providing for re-passage by two-thirds vote of the two 

houses. 
Act of Congress, March 3, 1839, made the offices of sheriff, 

judge of probate, justice of peace, and county surveyor, 

elective instead of appointive. 



MARSHAL OF THE TERRITORY 

Name 

Marshal of the Territory 

Legal Status 

Organic Act of 1838, Section 10 

Date of Establishment 

1838. 

Date of Discontinuance 
1846 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 10] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by President of the United States for term 
of fonr years. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sees. 10, 11] 

Incumbents 

Francis Gehon, 1838-1841 
Thomas Johnson, 1841-1842 
Isaac Leffler, 1842-1845 
Gideon S. Bailey, 1845-1846 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Execute all writs issuing from the courts, when exercis- 
ing jurisdiction of circuit and district courts of the 
United States. Same duties as Marshal of United 
States district court for the Territory of Wisconsin. — 
[Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 10] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 
Remarks 



SECRETARY OF THE TERRITORY 

Name 

Secretary of the Territory 

Legal Status 

Organic Act of 1838, Section 3 

Bate of Establishment 

1838 

Date of Discontinuance 
1846 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 3] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the President of the United States for term 
of four years. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sees. 3, 11] 

Incumbents 

William B. Conway, 1838-1839 
James Clarke, 1839-1841 
0. H. W. Stull, 1841-1843 
Samuel J. Burr, 1843-1845 
Jesse Williams, 1845-1846 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Act as Governor in case of death, removal, resignation, or 
necessary absence of that officer from the Territory. — 
[Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 3] 

Canvass votes for delegate to Congress. — [L. 1838-39, p. 
191, January 25, 1839] 

Secure seals for the Territory. — [L. 1838-39, p. 516, Jan- 
uary 4, 1839] 



APPENDIX 35 

Together with Governor and Acting Commissioner of 
public buildings, equalize and value unsold lots in 
Iowa City. — [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 5, July 24, 
1840] 

Open and count return of votes for and against Constitu- 
tional Convention. — [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 46, 
July 31, 1840] 

Forward copy of all laws of the Territory to Governors 
of the different States and Territories. — [L. 1840-41, p. 
114, January 15, 1841] 

Procure and furnish room for the Constitutional Con- 
vention.— [L. 1843-44, p. 16, February 12, 1844] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Record and preserve all laws and proceedings of the Leg- 
islative Assembly, and all acts and proceedings of the 
Governor in his executive department. Submit in 
December of each year one copy of laws and one copy 
of executive proceedings to President of United States 
and two copies of laws to Speaker of national House of 
Representatives. — [Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 3] 

Annually account to the Secretary of the Treasury of the 
United States for the manner in which the Congres- 
sional appropriation has been expended. Record 
oaths of office of all civil officers of the Territory. — 
[Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 11] 

Receive from clerks of county boards of commissioners 
copies of abstracts of votes of counties in general 
election.— [L. 1838-39, p. 191, January 25, 1839] 

Return of surveys and plats of Territorial roads to be 
filed by commissioners with the Secretary. — [L. 1838- 
39, p. 429, December 29, 1838] 

File copy of plat of Iowa City.— [L. 1838-39, p. 437, Jan- 
uary 21, 1839] 

File list of lots in Iowa City, equalized and valued ac- 
cording to law. Keep record in office of all deeds of 



36 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

conveyance made out for lots in Iowa City. — [L. 1840 
(extra session), p. 5, July 24, 1840] 

File returns of votes cast for and against Constitutional 
Convention. — [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 47, July 31, 
1840] 

File bonds and certificates of claims of religious organ- 
izations to lots in Iowa City, and make out deeds of 
conveyance of such lots. — [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 
47, July 31, 1840] 

File list of revalued lots in Iowa City. — [L. 1840-41, p. 
60, January 14, 1841] 

Keep a record of deeds of conveyance of lots sold by the 
Territorial Agent in Iowa City.— [L. 1841-42, p. 94, 
February 17, 1842] 

Receive reports annually from executive committee of 
Territorial Agricultural Society. File affidavits of 
formation of county societies. — [L. 1841-42, pp. 119, 
120, February 18, 1842] 

Receive, count, and file in his office returns from vote for 
and against a Constitutional Convention. — [L. 1843- 
44, p. 14, February 12, 1844] 

Receive from clerks of boards of county commissioners 
certified copies of aggregate number of white inhabit- 
ants in counties in 1844. — [L. 1843-44, p. 48, February 
15, 1844] 

Receive, count, and file in his office returns from resub- 
mission of Constitution of 1844 to people of Territory. 
Forward copy of Constitution (if it receives majority 
of votes) to delegate in Congress, with certified ab- 
stract of votes.— [L. 1845, p. 31, June 10, 1845] 

Receive returns of census of 1846 from clerks of boards 
of county commissioners. — [L. 1845-46, p. 3, January 
2, 1846] 

Remarks 



SUPERINTENDENT OP PUBLIC BUILD- 
INGS AT IOWA CITY 

Name 

Superintendent of Public Buildings at Iowa City. 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841 

Bate of Establishment 
January 14, 1841. 

Date of Discontinuance 

February 13, 1843.— [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 68] 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by Governor with consent of Council for term 
of one year.— [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841] 

Incumbents 

Chauncey Swan, 1841-1842 
W. B. Snyder, 1842-1843 
Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Superintend erection of the Capitol. Make contracts for 
material and work. — [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 
1841] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep pay roll for all work not done on contract. Keep 
account of all material purchased by him for the Cap- 
itol and of all his proceedings in relation to his office. 
Report annually to the Legislative Assembly, and of- 
tener when required. Receive from Acting Commis- 



38 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

sioner all plans, and drawings pertaining to the Capitol 
and clear statement of uncompleted contracts. — [L. 
1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841] 

Remarks 

After discontinuance of office, duties were performed by 
Territorial Agent. — [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 68, 
February 13, 1843] 



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC 
INSTRUCTION 

Name 

Superintendent of Public Instruction 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1840-41, p. 37, January 13, 1841 

Bate of Establishment 

January 13, 1841 

Date of Discontinuance 

February 17, 1842.— [L. 1841-42, p. 93] 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1840-41, p. 37, January 13, 1841] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Council for 
term of three years. — [L. 1840-41, p. 37, January 13, 

1841] 

Incumbents 

William Reynolds, 1841-1842 

Potvers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Prepare blanks for reports from public schools and trans- 
mit to school officers with instructions as to organiza- 
tion, government, etc. Apportion income from the 
school fund. Use every exertion to effect an immediate 
organization of the primary school system. — [L. 1840- 
41, p. 37, January 13, 1841] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make annual report to the legislature. Prepare annually 
a table of the amounts payable to the different counties 



40 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

and transmit to the Auditor of the Territory. — [L. 
1840-41, p. 37, January 13, 1841] 

Remarks 






TERRITORIAL AGENT 

Name 

Territorial Agent 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841 

Date of Establishment 

January 14, 1841 

Date of Discontinuance 
May 29, 1845.— [L. 1845, p. 24] 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Council for 
the term of one year. — [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 

1841] 

Incumbents 

Jesse Williams, 1841-1842 

John M. Coleman, 1842-1844 (or 1845) 

Anson Hart, 1844 (or 1845)- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Make revaluation of all unsold lots of Iowa City. Order 
sale of such lots, and receive and manage proceeds from 
said sale. Pay, out of proceeds of sales, bills for erec- 
tion of Capitol. Make out title deeds for lots in Iowa 
City and receive all moneys due on obligations for 
same.— [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841] 
Beduce price of unsold lots in Iowa City for six months 
after May 1, 1842, and enforce collection of notes for 



42 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

lots sold in 1839.— [L. 1841-42, p. 90, February 17, 
1842] 

Issue certificates upon full and final payment for lots in 
Iowa City. Grant claims to religious organizations for 
lots in Iowa City.— [L. 1841-42, p. 93, February 17, 
1842] 

Perform duties required of Superintendent of Public 
Buildings at Iowa City. Revalue all unsold lots in 
Iowa City and sell in public and private sales, proceeds 
to be used in redeeming Territorial scrip issued by 
Agent. Settle accounts with Miners' Bank at Dubuque 
as soon as possible. Proceed with work on Capitol if 
funds permit. — [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 68, Feb- 
ruary 13, 1843] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make out two lists of revalued unsold lots in Iowa City, 
one to be filed in his office and one in the office of the 
Secretary of the Territory. Report to the Governor 
once in three months and to the Legislative Assembly 
annually. Receive from the Acting Commissioner all 
notes, books, records, etc., pertaining to his office and 
to the board of commissioners appointed to locate and 
establish the seat of government of the Territory. — 
[L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841] 

Remarks 

Upon discontinuance of office, duties of Agent imposed 
upon Treasurer of the Territory. — [L. 1845, p. 24, 
May 29, 1845] 



TREASURER OP THE TERRITORY 

Name 

Treasurer of the Territory 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1838-39, p. 452, January 24, 1839 

Date of Establishment 

January 24, 1839 

Date of Discontinuance 
1846. 

Composition 
Single-headed.— [L. 1838-39, p. 452, January 24, 1839] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor by and with the consent and 
advice of the Council, for a term of three years. — [L. 
1838-39, p. 452, January 24, 1839] 

Incumbents 

Thornton Bayless, 1839-1840 
Morgan Reno, 1840-1846 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Receive all moneys belonging to the Territory. — [L. 

1838-39, p. 452, January 24, 1839] 
Deposit with Auditor all warrants and take receipt for 

same. Sign all warrants of the Auditor. — [L. 1839-40, 

p. 142, January 7, 1840] 
Receive from United States government funds to which 

Territory is entitled under the Distribution Law. — 

[Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 234, February 17, 1843] 



44 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Receive statements of claims of persons against the Ter- 
ritory whose payment is not otherwise provided for, 
and settle same out of funds from Distribution Law. — 
[Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 234, February 17, 1843] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive duplicate assessment rolls from county commis- 
sioners.— [L. 1838-39, p. 418, January 25, 1839] 

Report annually to the Legislative Assembly account of 
all receipts.— [L. 1838-39, p. 452, January 24, 1839] 

Receive, audit and record quarterly accounts of the Act- 
ing Commissioner on location of seat of government. — 
[L. 1839-40, p. Ill, January 17, 1840] 

Keep record of Auditor's warrants presented. Keep 
detailed account of all moneys received and paid out. 
Report quarterly to the Auditor, accounting for moneys 
received and paid out. — [L. 1839-40, p. 142, January 7, 
1840] 

Receive statements of expenditures from county agri- 
cultural societies. — [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 65, 
January 13, 1843] 

Receive from county tax collectors receipts for money in 
hands of county treasurers. — [Revised Statutes, 1842- 
43, p. 563, February 13, 1843] 

Report to Governor on or before November 1, in each 
year.— [L. 1845-46, p. 45, January 9, 1846] 

Remarks 



PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS 



TERRITORIAL AGRICULTURAL 
SOCIETY 

Name 

Territorial Agricultural Society 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1841-42, p. 119, February 18, 1842 

Date of Establishment 
Authorized February 18, 1842 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Society to elect such officers as it thinks proper. — [L. 
1841-42, p. 119, February 18, 1842] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Regulate and award premiums for promotion of agricul- 
tural and household manufacturing interests of the 
Territory.— [L. 1841-42, p. 119, February 18, 1842] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

President of the Society to make out an account annually 
of expenditure of money received from the Territory 
and report to Secretary of the Territory. Receive re- 
ports from county societies and transmit together with 
the report of their proceedings to the Secretary of Ter- 
ritory in December of each year. — [L. 1841-42, p. 119, 
February 18, 1842] 



48 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Remarks 

There seems to be no evidence to show that the Territorial 
Agricultural Society here authorized was ever organ- 
ized. 



IOWA UNIVERSITY AT MT. PLEASANT 

Name 

Iowa University at Mount Pleasant 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1839-40, p. 99, January 16, 1840 

Date of Establishment 

January 16, 1840 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Twenty-one trustees and a secretary and treasurer. — [L. 
1839-40, p. 99, January 16, 1840] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Trustees named in law establishing the University. To 
continue in office during pleasure of legislature. Vacan- 
cies to be filled by legislature. — [L. 1839-40, p. 99, Jan- 
uary 16, 1840] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1839-40, p. 99, January 16, 1840] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Manage affairs of University. May apply funds to the 
advancement of useful knowledge in the Territory. 
May establish school or schools preparatory to the or- 
ganization of a university, visit, inspect, and make 
report of said schools to legislature. Elect a presi- 
dent, professors and other officers. — [L. 1839-40, p. 
99, January 16, 1840] 



50 EEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report annually to the legislature. Treasurer appointed 
by corporation (Trustees) to keep accurate account of 
moneys. Secretary, appointed in like manner, to keep 
record of meetings and proceedings of the corporation. 
— [L. 1839-40, p. 99, January 16, 1840] 

Remarks 



PENITENTIARY AT FORT MADISON 

Name 

Penitentiary (Fort Madison) 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1838-1839, p. 365, January 25, 1839. 

Date of Establishment 

January 25, 1839 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three Directors.— [L. 1838-39, p. 365, January 25, 1839] 
One Director.— [L. 1839-40, p. 130, January 17, 1840] 
One Warden.— [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 70, Feb- 
ruary 13, 1843] 
One Keeper.— [L. 1845-46, p. 18, January 17, 1846] 
One Agent.— [L. 1846-47, p. 147, February 25, 1847] 
One Superintendent. — [L. 1848-49, p. 82, January 13, 

1849] 
Three Inspectors and one Warden. — [Code of 1851, p. 

431] 
One Warden.— [Revision of 1860, p. 861, April 2, 1860] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Directors elected by joint ballot of two houses of the 

legislature.— [L. 1838-39, p. 365, January 25, 1839] 
Warden appointed by the Governor with consent of 

Council for term of one year. — [L. 1840-41, p. 81, 

January 15, 1841] 
Keeper named in the law providing for the office for 

term of three years. — [L. 1845-46, p. 18, January 17, 

1846] 



52 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Agent appointed by joint resolution of the General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1846-47, p. 147, February 25, 1847] 

Superintendent named in the law providing for the office. 
First incumbent to serve until December 1, 1850. Suc- 
cessors to be elected by General Assembly at next regu- 
lar session and every session thereafter. — [L. 1848-49, 
p. 82, January 13, 1849] 

Inspectors and Warden appointed by the Governor with 
consent of Senate, to hold office during pleasure of 
Executive but not more than four years under one 
appointment. — [Code of 1851, p. 431] 

"Warden elected by General Assembly at ' ' present session, 
and at every session hereafter by Joint Convention." 
— [L. 1852-53, p. 40, January 14, 1853] 

Warden appointed by the inspectors for term of two 
years.— [L. 1856-57, p. 81, January 22, 1857] 

Warden elected by joint ballot of the General Assembly 
for term of two years. — [Revision of 1860, p. 861, 
April 2, 1860] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Locate and erect Penitentiary and regulate generally. 
Appoint Superintendent to have direct charge of erec- 
tion of building. Upon completion of building, ap- 
point Warden to attend to purchase of raw material for 
manufacturing purposes, provide food, clothing, etc. 
(See remarks). Inspect accounts of Warden, in turn 
every two weeks, and in company every three months. 
Inspect apartments and condition of prisoners. Ex- 
amine accounts of Superintendent at least monthly and 
settle with him quarterly. — [L. 1838-39, p. 365, Janu- 
ary 25, 1839] 

Warden to hire out convicts. — [L. 1840-41, p. 81, Jan- 
uary 15, 1841] 



APPENDIX 53 

Warden to perform duties hitherto required of Director 
and Superintendent. — [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 
70, February 13, 1843] 

Keeper to have possession and control of Penitentiary 
and convicts. Have same authority as formerly exer- 
cised by Warden. Clothe, feed, and care for convicts 
and conduct the Penitentiary at his own expense. Em- 
ploy convicts and have benefits of their labor. Sell 
manufactured articles, etc., for his own benefit. — [L. 
1845-46, p. 18, January 17, 1846] 

Agent to complete Penitentiary building. Supervise 
prisoners, employ a keeper and arrange for regulation 
and government of the prison. — [L. 1846-47, p. 147, 
February 25, 1847] 

Superintendent to receive from present Lessee of Peni- 
tentiary all property and take an inventory thereof. 
Arrange for completion of building. Have control of 
prisoners and affairs of the Penitentiary. May appoint 
a keeper.— [L. 1848-49, p. 82, January 13, 1849] 

Inspectors to meet at the Penitentiary at least once every 
three months, inspect concerns of the prison, examine 
records of Warden, etc. One Inspector to visit the 
Penitentiary at least once a month. Inspectors to 
establish rules and regulations, and appoint a clerk 
and physician. Warden to reside at prison, have care 
of prison and convicts and act as treasurer for the 
institution. Warden to oversee prisoners, and enforce 
rules. Warden to appoint deputy and overseers. — 
[Code of 1851, p. 431] 

Inspectors to complete Penitentiary. — [L. 1850-51, p. 205, 
February 5, 1851] 

Inspectors and Warden may hire out prisoners to work 
in shops on prison grounds. — [L. 1852-53, p. 37, Janu- 
ary 13, 1853] 

Inspectors to superintend the expenditure of appropria- 
tion for completion of Penitentiary. — [L. 1856-57, p. 
30, January 15, 1857] 



54 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Warden to superintend work of completion of buildings. 
— [L. 1858, p. 89, March 13, 1858] 

Warden to act as general financial and superintending 
agent of the State for the Penitentiary. Warden to 
take charge of Penitentiary, appoint clerk, deputy and 
guards, and enforce discipline in the institution. — 
[Revision of 1860, p. 861, April 2, 1860] 

Warden to appoint physician for Penitentiary with con- 
sent of Governor.— [L. 1862, p. 51, March 20, 1862] 

Warden to have control of the prison workshops, and 
disposition of material and manufactured articles with- 
in the prison.— [L. 1862, p. 133, April 7, 1862] 

Warden to direct expenditure of appropriation for ex- 
penses and past indebtedness of Penitentiary, also 
audit notes of lessees against the penitentiary. — [L. 
1862, p. 190, April 8, 1862] 

Warden to superintend expenditure of appropriation for 
improvement of Penitentiary. — [L. 1868, p. 143, April 
7, 1868]. [L. 1870, p. Ill, April 12, 1870] 

Warden to transfer convicts to the Additional Peniten- 
tiary.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 51, April 12, 1872] 

Warden to furnish discharged convicts with transporta- 
tion and sum of money. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 59, 
April 17, 1872] 

Warden to make contracts for labor subject to approval 
of Executive Council.— [L. 1878, p. 97, March 25, 
1878] 

Warden to expend one-half of appropriation for Iowa 
Prisoners' Aid Association. — [L. 1884, p. 104, March 
29, 1884]. [L. 1886, p. 156, April 10, 1886] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

File record of deed to land at Fort Madison in office of 
Secretary of the Territory. Submit quarterly settle- 
ments with Superintendent to legislature annually. 
Submit to legislature in December of each year report 



APPENDIX 55 

of progress and condition of the Penitentiary with 
suggestions.— [L. 1838-39, p. 365, January 25, 1839] 

Director to receive report of Warden concerning hiring 
out of convicts and report same to legislature. — [L. 
1840-41, p. 81, January 15, 1841] 

Director and Superintendent to deliver books, papers, 
and vouchers of their office to the Warden and make 
report to Auditor up to the date of discontinuance of 
their offices. Accounts of Warden to be annually ex- 
amined and audited by the Auditor of the Territory. 

— [Revised Statutes, 1842-43, p. 489, February 16, 
1843] 

Keeper to give receipt to commissioners for goods of 
Penitentiary delivered to him, and receipt and in- 
ventory of goods, to be filed with Auditor of Territory. 

— [L. 1845-46, p. 18, January 17, 1846] 

Warden to make annual report to Governor on or before 
November 1 in each year. — [L. 1845-46, p. 45, January 
9, 1846] 

Agent to report in full to the Governor to be laid before 
the General Assembly at the commencement of the next 
and any subsequent session while he remains in office. 

— [L. 1846-47, p. 147, February 25, 1847] 
Superintendent to return copy of inventory of property 

of Penitentiary to the Governor with first report. Make 
semi-annual report to Governor to be laid before Gen- 
eral Assembly. "Provided that the Superintendent 
herein created, shall, as above, report in full to the 
Governor every three months." Accounts to be ex- 
amined before leaving office. — [L. 1848-49, p. 82, Jan- 
uary 13, 1849] 
Inspectors to audit and settle accounts of Warden and 
make report to Governor in November of each year. 
Inspectors to keep record of meetings and transmit 
copy to Governor after each meeting, also transmit 
copy of regulations to the Governor. Warden to enter 
in a book all pecuniary and other concerns and render 



56 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

to the Governor whenever required and to the legis- 
lature at every regular session, a full statement of 
accounts, conditions at prison, etc. Account of all 
supplies purchased and sold to be kept by the clerk. 
— [Code of 1851, p. 431] 

Inspectors to make report to Governor concerning con- 
dition of work and accounts in completing Peniten- 
tiary, said report to be filed with Auditor. — [L. 1850- 
51, p. 205, February 5, 1851] 

Deputy Warden to keep a book in which he shall enter 
a record of infractions of rules of discipline with name 
of guilty prisoner, said record to be submitted to In- 
spectors at quarterly meeting. — [L. 1856-57, p. 81, 
January 22, 1857] 

Warden to render to the Governor between the 1st and 
10th of each month, a statement of all transactions of 
the institution. Warden to report to the Governor 
before the commencement of each regular session of 
legislature, and before extra sessions when required. 
Clerk to keep accurate books of the institution. Dep- 
uty Warden to keep time table of convict labor. — 
[Revision of 1860, p. 861, April 2, 1860] 

Physician to record in a book all sicknesses of the Peni- 
tentiary.— [L. 1862, p. 51, March 20, 1862] 

Warden to keep record of transportation furnished dis- 
charged convicts. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 59, April 17, 
1872] 

Report to Fourteenth General Assembly concerning sal- 
aries of officers of institution. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 
123, February 21, 1872] 

Warden to transmit detailed report to Governor on 
or before November 15th preceding each regular ses- 
sion of the General Assembly. — [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Warden to report to Governor on or before the first day 
of November preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 



APPENDIX 57 

Warden to file with Auditor monthly affidavit that he has 
not wrongly used Penitentiary property. — [L. 1878, 
p. 154, March 26, 1878] 

Deputy Warden to keep record of infractions of rules 
by prisoners.— [L. 1880, p. 149, March 26, 1880] 

Warden to report to the Governor on or before August 
15, preceding each regular session of the General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Warden to report to the Governor on or before Septem- 
ber 15 of the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 114, 
April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 

William T. McGaugh, William Chambers and Daniel 
Shelby appointed commissioners to make inventory 
of goods belonging to the Penitentiary. Governor au- 
thorized to appoint three commissioners at close of 
Keeper's term to examine and list all property of the 
Penitentiary.— [L. 1845-46, p. 18, January 17, 1846] 

T. H. Benton, Jr., appointed to investigate reports and 
accounts of A. H. Haskell, late Superintendent, and 
make report to the General Assembly. — [L. 1850-51, p. 
235, December 14, 1850] 

Governor authorized to appoint a commissioner to settle 
with all persons having claims against, or unsettled 
accounts with Penitentiary, including those of John 
Cohick, also books of A. H. Haskell and John Scott, 
his successor. Commissioner to report within six 
months of appointment. Report to be filed with Au- 
ditor if satisfactory. — [L. 1850-51, p. 247, February 
4, 1851] 

Edward Johnston and J. C. Walker together with the 
Warden appointed as commissioners to lease convict 
labor at the Penitentiary. — [L. 1862 (extra session), 
p. 13, September 10, 1862] 

Governor to appoint a committee to examine Peniten- 
tiaries and report to the next General Assembly. — 



58 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

[L. 1873 (adjourned session), p. 23, February 13, 
1873] 

Three Commissioners to be appointed by the Governor 
to contract for lease of convict labor of Penitentiary 
at Fort Madison.— [L. 1874 (private), p. 31, March 
14, 1874] 

Above Commissioners given the right to remove prisoners 
from Fort Madison to Anamosa with consent of Exe- 
cutive Council.— [L. 1876, p. 82, March 15, 1876] 

Commissioners to contract for lease of convict labor abol- 
ished.— [L. 1878, p. 97, March 25, 1878] 



TERRITORIAL LIBRARY 

Name 

Territorial Library 

Legal Status 

Organic Act of 1838, Section 18. 
Laws, 1839-40, p. 28, January 4, 1840. 

Date of Establishment 

1838.— [Organic Act of 1838, Sec. 18] 

Bate of Discontinuance 
1846 

Composition 

One Librarian.— [L. 1839-40, p. 28, January 4, 1840] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Council. — 
[L. 1839-40, p. 28, January 4, 1840] 

Incumbents 

Theodore S. Parvin. (Appointed by Governor Lucas, 

April 10, 1839) 
Charles Weston. (Appointed pro tern, by Governor 

Lucas, October 18, 1839) 
Morgan Reno, 1840- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Have charge of all property belonging to the library. 
Provide a room for the safe keeping of the library. 
May appoint an assistant. — [L. 1839-40, p. 28, January 
4, 1840] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report, at commencement of each session of the Legisla- 



60 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

tive Assembly, list of books missing, account of fines, 
etc. Report to the Legislative Assembly, previous to 
the close of each session, account of all expenses. Keep 
rules of library and catalogue of books. — [L. 1839-40, 
p. 28, January 4, 1840] 

Remarks 



BO ABBS COMMISSIONS AGENTS ANB 
MISCELLANEOUS 



COMMISSIONERS TO LOCATE AND ES- 
TABLISH THE PERMANENT SEAT 
OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE 
TERRITORY 

Name- 

Commissioners to locate and establish the permanent 
seat of government for the Territory 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1838-39, p. 435, January 21, 1839 

Date of Establishment 

January 21, 1839 

Date of Discontinuance 

January 14, 1841.— [L. 1840-41, p. 59] 

Composition 

Three Commissioners, one from each judicial district. 
Governor to act as treasurer. Commissioners to choose 
one member as Acting Commissioner. — [L. 1838-39, 
p. 435, January 21, 1839] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by joint ballot of Council and House of Repre- 
sentatives.— [L. 1838-39, p. 435, January 21, 1839] 

Incumbents 

Chauncey Swan (Acting Commissioner) 
John Ronalds 
Robert Ralston 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Locate seat of government of the Territory within the 
limits of Johnson County. Employ surveyors and 



64 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

have town laid out. Superintend, through the Acting 
Commissioner, the erection of public buildings. — [L. 
1838-39, p. 435, January 21, 1839] 

Receive purchase money for sale of lots in Iowa City 
and apply same to the erection of the public buildings. 
Make out title deeds to lots in Iowa City upon final 
payment.— [L. 1839-40, p. Ill, January 17, 1840] 

Make plans for buildings cost of which shall not exceed 
$51,000, and complete buildings as soon as possible. — 
[L. 1839-40, p. 129, January 17, 1840] 

Assist in equalization and valuation of lots in Iowa City, 
and sell same. — [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 5, July 
24, 1840] 

Grant claims to religious organizations for lots in Iowa 
City.— [L. 1840 (extra session), p. 47, July 31, 1840] 

Improve Iowa Avenue, Iowa City. — [L. 1840 (extra ses- 
sion), p. 53, July 28, 1840] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Submit copy of plat of town to Governor to be filed 
in office of Secretary of the Territory. Governor, as 
treasurer, to render an annual account to Legislative 
Assembly, of all moneys received and paid out by him. 
— [L. 1838-39, p. 435, January 21, 1839] 

Make a correct exhibit of his accounts once in three 
months to the Territorial Treasurer. — [L. 1839-40, p. 
Ill, January 17, 1840] 

Make full report of proceedings to special session of 
legislature in July, 1840.— [L. 1839-40, p. 129, January 
17, 1840] 

Acting Commissioner to record in a book, list of lots 
in Iowa City equalized and valued by Governor, Secre- 
tary and Acting Commissioner. — [L. 1840 (extra ses- 
sion), p. 5, July 24, 1840] 

Remarks 

Law which abolished the office, required the Acting Com- 
missioner to turn over to the Territorial Agent all 



APPENDIX 65 

notes, books, maps, etc., pertaining to his office and 
to the location and establishment of the seat of gov- 
ernment; and to turn over to the Superintendent of 
Public Buildings all plans and drawings pertaining to 
the Capitol and a clear statement of all uncompleted 
contracts.— [L. 1840-41, p. 59, January 14, 1841] 



CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OP 1844 

Name 

Constitutional Convention of 1844 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1843-44, p. 13, February 12, 1844 

Date of Establishment 

February 12, 1844 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Seventy members appointed among the counties. — [L. 

1843-44, p. 13, February 12, 1844] 
Amended so as to allow seventy-three members. — [L. 

1844 (extra session), p. 5, June 19, 1844] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Election of delegates to be provided for in case vote in 
April was in favor of convention, said election to be 
held at time of general election. — [L. 1843-44, p. 13, 
February 12, 1844] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Form a Constitution and State government. — [L. 1843- 
44, p. 13, February 12, 1844] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Constitution and form of government adopted by the 
Convention, to be published in newspapers of the 
Territory and submitted to people at township election 



APPENDIX 67 

in April, for ratification. — [L. 1843-44, p. 13, Febru- 
ary 12, 1844] 
President and Secretary to make a certificate of expense 
for Auditor.— [L. 1845, p. 25, June 3, 1845] 

Remarks 



CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF 1846 

Name 

Constitutional Convention of 1846 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1845-46, p. 37, January 17, 1846 

Bate of Establishment 

January 17, 1846 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 

Thirty-two members, apportioned among the counties. — 
[L. 1845-46, p. 37, January 17, 1846] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by people of Territory at township elections in 
April, 1846.— [L. 1845-46, p. 37, January 17, 1846] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Form a State Constitution and government. — [L. 1845- 
46, p. 37, January 17, 1846] 

'Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Constitution and form of government to be published and 
submitted to people at next general election. If rati- 
fied by people, to be submitted to Congress. — [L. 1845- 
46, p. 37, January 17, 1846] 

Remarks 



FISCAL AGENT (To negotiate loan) 

Name 

Fiscal Agent. (To negotiate loan) 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1845, p. Ill, June 10, 1845 

Date of Establishment 
June 10, 1845 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1845, p. Ill, June 10, 1845] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in the resolution. — [L. 1845, p. Ill, June 10, 

1845] 

Incumbents 
Chauncey Swan 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Obtain loan of $3000 for payment, in part, of expenses 
of current legislature. — [L. 1845, p. Ill, June 10, 

1845] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Eeport to House at earliest convenience. — [L. 1845, p. 
Ill, June 10, 1845] 

Remarks 

This was necessitated by the failure of the Secretary 
of the Territory to receive the draft for the payment 
of the expenses of the legislature 



FISCAL AGENT (To act as Secretary of the 

Territory) 

Name 

Fiscal Agent. (To act as Secretary of the Territory) 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1839-40, p. 147, November 25, 1839 

Bate of Establishment 
November 25, 1839 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

December 16, 1839. (On this day Secretary James 
Clarke took the oath of office) 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1839-40, p. 147, November 25, 1839] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in the resolution providing for the office. — [L. 
1839-40, p. 147, November 25, 1839] 

Incumbents 

Charles Weston, November 25, 1839-December 16, 1839 

Powers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Take charge of all public funds, drafts or bills of ex- 
change belonging to the department of the Secretary 
of the Territory. Make such disbursements as legally 
pertain to his appointment, i. e., such disbursements as 
were ordinarily required of the Secretary of the Terri- 
tory.— [L. 1839-40, p. 147, November 25, 1839] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make a settlement of all his acts as Fiscal Agent with 
the Secretary of the Territory when appointed. — [L. 
1839-40, p. 147, November 25, 1839] 






APPENDIX 71 

Remarks 

This appointment was occasioned by the death of Sec- 
retary Conway on November 6, 1839, and the lack of 
provision for immediate succession 



MISSOURI BOUNDARY COMMISSIONER 

Name 

Missouri Boundary Commissioner 

Legal Status 

United States Statutes at Large, Vol. V, p. 248, June 
18, 1838 

Bate of Establishment 
June 18, 1838 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

One Commissioner representing Territory of Iowa to act 
in conjunction with one appointed on behalf of the 
United States and one on behalf of the State of Mis- 
souri. — [U. S. Statutes at Large, Vol. V, p. 248, June 
18, 1838] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor of the Territory of Iowa. — 
[U. S. Statutes at Large, Vol. V, p. 248, June 18, 1838] 

Incumbents 
Dr. James Davis 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Act in conjunction with Commissioners appointed by the 
State of Missouri and the United States government in 
running, marking, and ascertaining boundary line be- 
tween State of Missouri and Territory of Iowa. — [U. 
S. Statutes at Large, Vol. V, p. 248, June 18, 1838] 



APPENDIX 73 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Copy of map or plat of boundary line, with a description 
or survey-bill attached, to be returned to Secretary of 
the Territory of Iowa. — U. S. Statutes at Large, Vol. 
V, p. 248, June 18, 1838] 

Remarks 

Though not required to do so by the statute, Dr. Davis 
made a report, on January 15, 1839, to Governor 
Lucas of the Territory of Iowa 



PAETII 

PEKIOD OF THE FIRST STATE 
CONSTITUTION 



OFFICES 



ATTORNEY GENERAL 

Name 

Attorney General 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1852-53, p. 186, January 24, 1853 

Bate of Establishment 

January 24, 1853 

Date of Discontinuance 

1857 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1852-53, p. 186, January 24, 1853] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected at August election 1853 for one year, his suc- 
cessor to be elected at the general election of 1854 and 
and every two years thereafter. — [L. 1852-53, p. 186, 
January 24, 1853] 

Incumbents 

David C. Cloud, 1853-1856 
Samuel A. Rice, 1856-1861 * 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Appear for the State in all cases where it is a party or 
interested, when requested. Give opinion in writing 
on questions of law submitted to him by State officers, 
etc. Act as reporter of decisions of the Supreme 
Court.— [L. 1852-53, p. 186, January 24, 1853] 

Ascertain whether school or University funds have been 
mismanaged.— [L. 1856-57, p. 463, January 28, 1857] 



1 Continued into succeeding period. 



80 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report to General Assembly whenever requested. Keep 
record of all actions and demands prosecuted or de- 
fended and a record of proceedings. — [L. 1852-53, p. 
186, January 24, 1853] 

Remarks 



AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 

Name 

Auditor of Public Accounts 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1846, Article V 

Date of Establishment 
1846 

Date of Discontinuance 
1857 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Constitution of 1846, Art. V] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the people for term of two years. — [Constitu- 
tion of 1846, Art. V] 
Elected in 1846 and every two years thereafter. — [L. 
1846-47, p. 153, February 25, 1847] 

Incumbents 

Joseph T. Fales, 1846-1850 
William Pattee, 1850-1854 
Andrew J. Stevens, 1854-1855 
John Pattee, 1855-1859 * 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Keep all accounts between the State of Iowa and other 
parties. Audit accounts of all treasurers and col- 
lectors of State revenues. Examine and settle accounts 
of public debtors for debts due the State or Terri- 
torial Treasury and examine and audit claims against 



1 Continued into succeeding period. 

7 



82 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

State or Territory. Draw warrants on Treasury for 

amounts paid out. — [L. 1846-47, p. 71, February 18, 

1847] 
Act as member of Board of Canvassers. — [L. 1848 (extra 

session), p. 31, January 24, 1848] 
Procure each year abstracts of all lands entered in the 

different land offices in the State, and forward copies. 

to counties showing land entries in each county. — [L. 

1848 (extra session), p. 63, January 25, 1848] 
Act as member of State Census Board. — [Code of 1851, 

p. 101] 
Act as member of Board to ascertain amount of money 

due counties for swamp lands. — [L. 1854-55, p. 261, 

January 25, 1855] 
Act as Clerk of Census Board. Lay before Board the 

abstracts of real property in counties. Transmit to 

county clerks the percentum to be added or deducted 

from valuation of property. — [L. 1856-57, pp. 196, 

197, January 28, 1857] 
Give certificate of authority to fire and marine insurance 

companies.— [L. 1856-57, pp. 202-208, January 28, 

'1857] 
Provide an index for census returns, and attend to dis- 
tribution.— [L. 1856-57, p. 406, January 29, 1857] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive quarterly settlements or deposits of bills re- 
deemed or received by the Treasurer. — [L. 1846-47, p. 
28, January 21, 1847] 

Receive quarterly report of expenses of Librarian. — [L. 
1846-47, p. 61, February 15, 1847] 

Keep accounts of all revenues, funds, and incomes, and 
of all disbursements of the State. Give information 
in writing to Governor upon requisition. Keep and 
preserve all public books, records, papers, vouchers, 
and all conveyances, leases, bonds, etc., and all ac- 
counts and property belonging to his office and to the 



APPENDIX 83 

State where no other provision is made by law for 
the same. Keep record book for all warrants drawn 
and a "book of general accounts." Report to Gen- 
eral Assembly, at all regular and called sessions, state- 
ments of revenues, etc., with estimate for ensuing 
years. Require report from all persons having man- 
agement of State fluids of which an account is kept in 
his office.— [L. 1846-47, p. 71, February 18, 1847] 

Receive from boards of commissioners in each county, 
abstracts of assessment lists. — [L. 1846-47, p. 139, 
February 25, 1847] 

State bonds for school fund to be deposited with Auditor. 
— [L. 1846-47, p. 148, February 25, 1847] 

Receive from counties, lists of United States prisoners 
kept in custody. — [L. 1848, p. 33 (extra session), Jan- 
uary 24, 1848] 

Statement of purchasers of lots in Monroe City to be 
filed by Secretary of State in office of Auditor. — [L. 
1848-49, p. 147, January 15, 1849] 

Report expenditures of contingent fund to. General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1848-49, p. 163, January 15, 1849] 

File report of Inspectors of Penitentiary showing 
accounts for work completing Penitentiary. — [L. 1850- 
51, p. 205, February 5, 1851] 

Receive and file receipts of county officers for money 
refunded for Code. — [L. 1854-55, p. 189, January 24, 
1855] 

Receive and file cancelled bonds and receipts from Phila- 
delphia bank.— [L. 1856-57, p. 3, December 12, 1856] 

Receive papers and vouchers for all school moneys. File 
receipt given by Treasurer for school moneys received 
by him.— [L. 1856-57, p. 8, December 22, 1856] 

Receive before August 1, 1857, and every two years there- 
after abstracts of real property from county clerks. — 
[L. 1856-57, p. 196, January 28, 1857] 

Receive statements of affairs from fire and marine insur- 
ance companies sixty days after passage of this act, 



84 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

and semi-annually thereafter on first day of January 
and July. File copies of papers of such companies. — 
[L. 1856-57, pp. 202-208, January 28, 1857] 



GOVERNOR 

Name 

Governor 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1846, Article V 

Date of Establishment 
1846 

Date of Discontinuance 
1857 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Constitution of 1846, Art. V] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by voters of the State for term of four years. — 

[Constitution of 1846, Art. V] 
Elected every four years counting from 1846. — [L. 1846- 
47, p. 154, February 25, 1847] 

Incumbents 

Ansel Briggs, 1846-1850 
Stephen Hempstead, 1850-1854 
James W. Grimes, 1854-1858 * 

Potvers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Supervise execution of laws. Act as Commander-in-chief 
of militia. Transact all executive business with the 
officers of the government. Fill vacancies not other- 
wise provided for. Sign commissions. Adjourn Gen- 
eral Assembly in case of disagreement. Grant re- 
prieves, pardons, and commutations. Keep the Great 

1 Continued in service until inauguration of Governor Lowe, 
January 13, 1858. 



86 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Seal of the State. Convene extra sessions of the Gen- 
eral Assembly. — [Constitution of 1846, Art. Y] 

Agree with State of Missouri for suit before Supreme 
Court of the United States upon the location of the 
southern boundary of the State of Iowa. Cause evi- 
dence to be procured, employ counsel and do what- 
ever is necessary to maintain the rights of the State. — 
[L. 1846-47, p. 20, January 16, 1847] 

Employ counsel to act with Attorney General in defense 
of the interests of the State against suits. — [L. 1846- 
47, p. 43, February 8, 1847] 

Select salt springs and lands. May appoint an agent for 
the purpose.— [L. 1846-47, p. 126, February 24, 1847] 

Issue patents for school lands. — [L. 1846-47, p. 161, Feb- 
ruary 25, 1847] 

Issue certificates of election to presidential electors. — 
[L. 1846-47, p. 171, February 24, 1847] 

Act as member of Board of Canvassers to count votes for 
Representatives in Congress. — [L. 1848 (extra session), 
p. 31, January 24, 1848] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees for Fairfield branch 
of State University. — [L. 1848-49, p. 142, January 
15, 1849] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees of the State Uni- 
versity.— [L. 1848-49, p. 144, January 15, 1849] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees for Dubuque branch 
of State University.— [L. 1848-49, p. 145, January 16, 
1849] 

Cause title to Penitentiary grounds to be investigated, 
made perfect and recorded in office of Secretary of 
State.— [L. 1850-51, p. 57, January 24, 1851] 

Appoint Commissioner and Register of Des Moines River 
Improvement. — [L. 1850-51, p. 131, February 5, 1851] 

Take steps, previous to election and qualification of Com- 
missioner of State Land Office, to procure swamp lands 
for the State.— [L. 1850-51, p. 169, February 5, 1851] 



APPENDIX 87 

Act as member of Board of Overseers of Asylum for 
Blind.— [L. 1852-53, p. 47, January 18, 1853] 

Adjust and close selection by the State of lands under 
500,000 acre grant.— [L. 1854-55, p. 6, January 11, 
1855] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees of Institution for 
Deaf and Dumb.— [L. 1854-55, p. 133, January 24, 
1855] 

May cause laws to take effect by publication in news- 
papers.— [L. 1854-55, p. 169, January 24, 1855] 

Act as president of Board to examine accounts of State 
officers.— [L. 1854-55, p. 248, January 24, 1855] 

Act as member of Board to ascertain amount of money 
due counties from swamp lands. Also provide for 
selection and title of swamp lands. — [L. 1854-55, p. 
261, January 25, 1855] 

Secure and keep balances for the adjustment of standard 
weights and capacity measures. — [L. 1854-55, p. 282, 
January 24, 1855] 

With Secretary, authorized to select sites for Asylums 
for the Blind, and Deaf and Dumb. — [L. 1854-55, p. 
285, January 25, 1855] 

Borrow from Superintendent of Public Instruction suf- 
ficient sum from school fund to liquidate bonds of 
State. — [L. 1856 (extra session), p. 100, July 15, 1856] 

Superintend expenditure of appropriation for Geological 
Survey.— [L. 1856-57, p. 120, January 24, 1857] 

When called upon, execute to McGregor, St. Peters, and 
Missouri River Railroad Company, patents and acquit- 
tances for grant of land. Appoint agents to select 
lands granted.— [L. 1856-57, p. 166, January 27, 1857] 

Appoint agents to examine accounts of school Fund Com- 
missioners and loans of school money by Superintend- 
ent of Public Instruction.— [L. 1856-57, p. 243, Jan- 
uary 28, 1857] 
Appoint Commissioner to settle accounts of Iowa Peni- 
tentiary.— [L. 1856-57, p. 247, February 4, 1857] 



88 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Appoint an additional Commissioner for the Des Moines 
River Improvement. — [L. 1856-57, p. 383, January 29, 

1857] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Communicate, by message, to the General Assembly at 
every session. May require information in writing 
from officers of the Executive Department. — [Consti- 
tution of 1846, Art. V] 

Receive from Treasurer report of condition of funds, etc., 
up to November 1, preceding the meeting of legislature. 
— [L. 1846-47, p. 28, January 21, 1847] 

Cause all acts and joint resolutions which have become 
laws or taken effect, to be deposited in the office of the 
Secretary of State. Receive report from Treasurer, 
Secretary, and Auditor concerning any defalcation or 
neglect of duty of officers filing bond with them and 
direct suit to be brought therefor. — [L. 1846-47, p. 43, 
February 8, 1847] 

Receive report of William F. Coolbaugh, agent to nego- 
tiate loan for payment of current expenses, and com- 
municate to legislature. — [L. 1846-47, p. 48, February 
9, 1847] 

Receive report of Commissioners to locate seat of govern- 
ment of the State, to be filed in office of Secretary 
of State.— [L. 1846-47, p. 87, February 22, 1847] 

Receive from legislature certificate of election of United 
States Senator and make out credential for same. — 
[L. 1846-47, p. 93, February 23, 1847] 

Receive report of Agent of Penitentiary. — [L. 1846-47, 
p. 148, February 25, 1847] 

Receive report of Board of Public Works on or before 
first day of every regular session of the legislature. — 
[L. 1846-47, p. 166, February 24, 1847] 

Report to next General Assembly account of expenditure 
of contingent fund. — [L. 1846-47, p. 181, February 
25, 1847] 



APPENDIX 89 

Receive report of Commissioners appointed in 1848 to 

draft code of laws. — [L. 1848 (extra session), p. 43, 

January 25, 1848] 
Receive from clerks of boards of county commissioners 

abstracts of lists of men subject to military duty. — [L. 

1848 (extra session), p. 78, January 25, 1848] 
Receive semi-annual reports of Superintendent of the 

Penitentiary.— [L. 1848-49, p. 84, January 13, 1849] 
Report to the General Assembly, within ten days after 

the commencement of session, account of expenditure 

of contingent fund. — [L. 1848-49, p. 163, January 15, 

1849] 
Receive annual report of Commissioner and Register 

of Des Moines River Improvement. — [L. 1850-51, p. 

137, February 5, 1851] 
Receive report of Commissioner to settle accounts of 

Penitentiary.— [L. 1850-51, p. 247, February 4, 1851] 
Receive report of Board of Overseers for the Blind. — [L. 

1852-53, p. 48, January 18, 1853] 
Receive report of Committee of Investigation of affairs 

of Des Moines River Improvement. — [L. 1852-53, p. 

205, January 22, 1853] 
Receive report of State Geologist. — [L. 1854-55, p. 121, 

January 23, 1855] 
Governor and Secretary to report their action in regard 

to selection of sites for Asylums for the Blind, and Deaf 

and Dumb to the next General Assembly. — [L. 1854- 

55, p. 285, January 25, 1855] 
Receive and file in office of Secretary of State, maps and 

plats showing route of the McGregor, St. Peters and 

Missouri River Railroad Company.— [L. 1856-57, p. 

167, January 27, 1857] 
Receive report of agents to examine accounts of school 

fund commissioners.— [L. 1856-57, p. 243, January 28, 

1857] 
Receive report of executive committee of State Historical 

Society in December of the year the legislature meets. 



90 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Lay the same before the legislature. — [L. 1856-57, p. 
338, January 28, 1857] 
Receive semi-annual report from Commissioners of the 
Des Moines River Improvement, and transmit to legis- 
lature.— [L. 1856-57, p. 385, January 29, 1857] 

Remarks 



BEGISTER OF STATE LAND OFFICE 

Name 

Register of State Land Office. 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 222, January 25, 1855 

Bate of Establishment 
January 25, 1855 

Date of Discontinuance 

First Monday in January, 1883.— [L. 1880, p. 204, March 
30, 1880] 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1854-55, p. 222, January 25, 1855] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the people on first Monday of April, 1855, for 

term of two years. — [L. 1854-55, p. 222, January 25, 

1855] 
Elected at general election of 1858 and every second 

year thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 404, March 23, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Anson Hart, 1855-1857 
Theodore S. Parvin, 1857-1859 
Amos B. Miller, 1859-1862 
Edwin Mitchell, 1862-1863 
Josiah A. Harvey, 1863-1867 
Cyrus C. Carpenter, 1867-1871 
Aaron Brown, 1871-1875 
David Secor, 1875-1879 
James K. Powers, 1879-1883 



92 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Close saline land grant. — [L. 1856 (extra session), p. 74, 
July 14, 1856] 

Perform duties hitherto required of Register of Des 
Moines River Improvement. — [It. 1856-57, p. 385, Jan- 
uary 29, 1857] 

Together with Governor, apportion swamp land scrip 
among counties. — [L. 1858, p. 3, January 27, 1858] 

Set aside land and issue certificates for same to Keokuk, 
Fort Des Moines and Minnesota Rail Road Company 
upon completion of their contract with the State in 
connection with Des Moines River Improvement. — [L. 
1858, p. 196, March 22, 1858] 

Issue patents to purchasers of Des Moines River Improve- 
ment lands purchased prior to June 9, 1854. — [L. 1858, 
p. 289, March 23, 1858] 

Audit claims against Des Moines River Improvement 
presented by Board of Commissioners appointed to 
ascertain such liabilities. — [L. 1860 (special), p. 20, 
March 3, 1860] 

Settle with agents appointed to select swamp lands. — 
[L. 1860 (special), p. 53, March 30, 1860] 

Issue patents to bona fide purchasers of University lands 
bought prior to January 28, 1857. — [Revision of 1860, 
p. 21, April 2, 1860] 

Provide clerks of county boards of supervisors with blank 
forms necessary for making reports upon school lands. 
— [L. 1864, p. 79, March 24, 1864] 

Perform certain duties in regard to claims connected 
with Des Moines River Improvement. — [L. 1864, pp. 
131-140, March 28, 1864] 

Transfer to State Treasury all money received from 
sale of Des Moines River lands according to law of 
March 28, 1864. Sell certain other lands.— [L. 1866, 
p. 19, March 12, 1866] 

Make certain adjustments of Des Moines River lands. — 
[L. 1866, p. 131, April 2, 1866] 



APPENDIX 93 

Perform certain acts connected with the Des Moines 
Valley Eailroad and State lands.— [L. 1868, pp. 63-67, 
March 31, 1868] 

Appoint a deputy.— [L. 1868, p. 157, April 7, 1868] 

With consent of Census Board permit sale of certain 
school lands at less than minimum price. — [L. 1870, p. 
29, March 21, 1870] 

Issue patents to certain Des Moines River lands. — [L. 
1870, p. 108, April 12, 1870] 

Direct publication of rules for re-survey of lands by 
county surveyors.— [L. 1870, p. 231, April 16, 1870] 

Prepare certified lists of lands in each county inuring 
to grantees of the State, and deliver same to said 
grantees.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 89, April 22, 1872] 

Together with Executive Council and Adjutant General, 
act as a Commission to devise a design for a badge 
of honor for soldiers and sailors in the War of the 
Rebellion.— [L. 1880, p. 131, March 25, 1880] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Take possession of all books and papers now in possession 
of Superintendent of Public Instruction relating to 
any description of State lands. Take possession of 
records of patents issued by the State now in office of 
Secretary of State. Keep record of all State lands 
and papers relating thereto. Keep separate tract 
books for different grants. — [L. 1854-55, p. 222, Jan- 
uary 25, 1855] 

Abstracts of all lands sold in counties filed by school 
fund commissioners with Register of State Land Office. 
— [L. 1856-57, p. 101, January 23, 1857] 

Papers and records of Register of Des Moines River Im- 
provement transferred to Land Office. — [L. 1856-57, p. 
385, January 29, 1857] 

Record patents issued to purchasers of Des Moines River 
Improvement lands.— [L. 1858, p. 289, March 23, 1858] 



94 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Records relating to school and University lands to be 
transferred from office of Superintendent of Public 
Instruction to Register of State Land Office. — [L. 1858, 
p. 402, March 23, 1858] 

Receive report from Board of Commissioners to ascer- 
tain liabilities arising out of Des Moines River Improve- 
ment— [L. 1860 (special), p. 20, March 3, 1860] 

Records relating to original titles of lots in Iowa City 
to be transferred from offices of Secretary and Treasur- 
er to office of Register of State Land Office. Register 
to examine such records, complete in "Tract Book" of 
sales of lots in said city the abstract of present titles 
showing whether the State now owns title, and report 
same to General Assembly. Make out and transmit 
to recorder of Johnson County abstract of original 
deeds of lots in Iowa .City. [L. 1860 (special), p. 62, 
March 30, 1860] 

File contracts, patents and other papers showing land 
bought by citizens of the State under the 500,000 acre 
grant and afterwards sold by the State to Des Moines 
Navigation and Rail Road Company. — [L. 1860 (spe- 
cial)^. 71, April 2, 1860] 

Receive and file deeds of release executed by Dubuque 
and Sioux City Railroad Company to swamp lands and 
other lands.— [L. 1862, p. 178, April 7, 1862] 

Record in office list of lands selected and certified for 
benefit of Agricultural College. — [L. 1862 (extra ses- 
sion), p. 26, September 11, 1862] 

Receive and file abstracts of land selected under grant 
by Act of Congress, July 13, 1862.— [L. 1862 (extra 
session), p. 48, September 11, 1862] 

Receive from clerks of county boards of supervisors on 
the first day of May, 1864, reports concerning school 
lands of sixteenth section grant and 500,000 acre grant, 
also additional reports concerning said grants on No- 
vember 1, 1864, and every six months thereafter. — [L. 
1864, p. 79, March 24, 1864] 



APPENDIX 95 

Eeceive report on or before May 15, 1864, and every six 
months thereafter from treasurer of State University 
concerning sales of saline and University lands. — [L. 
1864, p. 85, March 25, 1864] 

Receive from Attorney General, returns of lands bid in 
for the State by said officer as a member of the Board 
of Commissioners to collect money due the school fund 
and to purchase a Capitol building. — [L. 1864, p. 108, 
March 28, 1864] 

File release of lands and certain other papers in connec- 
tion with Des Moines River lands. — [L. 1864, pp. 131- 
140, March 28, 1864] 

Record descriptions of lands sold for the Agricultural 
College and Farm.— [L. 1864, p. 151, March 29, 1864] 

Receive and file any maps, papers, and records, turned 
over to the office by reason of the discontinuance of the 
office of Surveyor General.— [L. 1868, p. 3, January 
31, 1868] 

File releases to certain Des Moines River lands. — [L. 
1868, p. 43, March 18, 1868] 

Receive certified abstract of lands conveyed to the State 
for the use of the school fund. — [L. 1868, p. 104, April 
3, 1868] 

File certain papers in connection with Des Moines River 
lands.— [L. 1870, p. 108, April 12, 1870] 

Render to Treasurer monthly account of fees and allow- 
ances charged and collected by him. — [L. 1870, p. 134„ 
April 13, 1870] 

Procure from general land office at Washington and local 
land offices, certified lists of lands upon which there 
are conflicting claims under certain grants, and file 
such lists in his office. — [L. 1873 (adjourned session), 
p. 27, January 25, 1873] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor, on or before 
November 15, preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 



96 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Report to Governor on or before the first day of Novem- 
ber preceding each regular session of the General 
Assembly.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Turn over all books, papers, maps, furniture, and prop- 
erty of every description held by him as belonging 
to the office, to the Secretary of State on or after the 
first Monday in January, 1883.— [L. 1880, p. 204, 
March 30, 1880] 

Remarks 



SECRETAKY OF STATE 

Name 

Secretary of State 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1846, Article V 

Bate of Establishment 
1846 

Date' of Discontinuance 

1857 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [Constitution of 1846, Art. V] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the people for term of two years. — [Consti- 
tution of 1846, Art. V] 
Elected in 1846 and every two years thereafter. — [L. 
1846-47, p. 153, February 25, 1847] 

Incumbents 

Elisha Cutler, Jr., 1846-1848 
Josiah H. Bonney, 1848-1850 
George W. McCleary, 1850-1856 
Elijah Sells, 1856-1863 * 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Take office of Governor in case of death, absence, removal, 
etc.— [Constitution of 1846, Art. V] 

Furnish the printer with all laws and resolutions and 
superintend the printing thereof. Countersign all 
commissions. Procure seal for District Courts. Ap- 
point deputy to act in his absence, etc. Furnish sta- 



1 Continued into succeeding period. 



98 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

tionery and fuel for legislature at expense of State — 
[L. 1846-47, p. 30, January 27, 1847] 

Superintend distribution of laws, and resolutions of Gen- 
eral Assembly. — [L. 1848 (extra session), p. 16, Jan- 
uary 22, 1848] 

Act as member of Board of Canvassers to count votes 
for Representative in Congress. — [L. 1848 (extra ses- 
sion), p. 31, January 24, 1848] 

Act as member of State Census Board. — [Code of 1851, 
p. 101] 

Act as member of Board of Overseers of Asylum for 
Blind.— [L. 1852-53, p. 47, January 18, 1853] 

Execute and deliver to Presbyterian Church of Iowa 
City, deed for land. — [L. 1854-55, p. 49, January 18, 
1855] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees for Institution for 
the Deaf and Dumb. — [L. 1854-55, p. 133, January 
24, 1855] 

Act as member of Board to ascertain amount of money 
due counties from swamp lands. — [L. 1854-55, p. 261, 
January 25, 1855] 

Together with the Governor select sites for Asylums for 
Blind, and Deaf and Dumb. — [L. 1854-55, p. 285, 
January 25, 1855.] 

Keep weights and measures. — [L. 1856-57, p. 467, Jan- 
uary 29, 1857] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

"Keep a fair register of all the official acts of the Gov- 
ernor."— [Constitution of 1846, Art. V] 

Receive copy of census returns from clerks of county 
boards of commissioners. — [L. 1846-47, p. 23, January 
20, 1847] 

Keep all laws and resolutions of Territory and State. 
Register all commissions issued by Governor in a book 
kept for that purpose. — [L. 1846-47, p. 30, January 
27, 1847] 



APPENDIX 99 

File copy of articles of association for all corporations 
for the purpose of construction of railroads, canals, 
or other works of internal improvement. — [L. 1846-47, 
p. 101, February 22, 1847] 

Eeceive annually, report of clerks of district courts show- 
ing criminal convictions, and report abstracts of reports 
to the General Assembly.— [L. 1846-47, p. 122, Febru- 
ary 24, 1847] 

Keep poll books of Presidential election. — [L. 1846-47, 
p. 171, February 24, 1847] 

Eeport expenditure of contingent fund to General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1846-47, p. 181, February 25, 1847] 

Keep blank books showing number and description of 
lands sold by the State, and items regarding deeds. — 
[L. 1848 (extra session), p. 12, January 22, 1848] 

Receive abstract of votes for Representative in Congress 
from clerks of county boards of commissioners. — [L. 
1848 (extra session), p. 31, January 24, 1848] 

Collect, arrange, and have bound all original copies of 
laws, resolutions, etc., to be filed in his office. — [L 
1848-49, p. 56, January 9, 1849] 

Keep book in which to record all Territorial and State 
roads on file in the office. — [L. 1848-49, p. 130, January 
15, 1849] 

Make out and file in office of Auditor a statement of 
purchase of lots in Monroe City.— [L. 1848-49, p. 147, 
January 15, 1849] 

Bind and preserve census returns of 1850. — [L. 1850- 
51, p. 109, February 5, 1851] 

Receive and preserve abstracts of votes from general elec- 
tion for State officers. — [Code of 1851, p. 51] 

File bonds and oaths of office of all State officers except 
Secretary.— [Code of 1851, p. 58] 

File reports of commissioners to establish State roads 
together with plat, field-notes and expense statement. — 
[Code of 1851, p. 94] 



100 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Keep a journal of the Acts of the Census Board. File in 
office the census returns of assessors, and record in a 
book to be kept by him, an abstract of the same. — 
[Code of 1851, p. 101] 

Report to President of the United States, on or before 
the first Monday in January after taking of State 
census, the military force of the State. — [Code of 1851,' 
p. 101] 

Receive reports of county surveyors upon swamp lands, 
and report the same to the Surveyor General. — [L. 
1852-53, p. 117, January 24, 1853] 

Secure and file in office field notes and diagrams of all 
military roads established by Congress in the State. — 
[L. 1852-53, p. 199, December 30, 1852] 

Receive returns of vote upon the Liquor Law. — [L. 1854- 
55, p. 70, January 22, 1855] 

Secretary and Governor to report their action in regard 
to selection of sites for Asylums for the Blind, and 
Deaf and Dumb to next General Assembly. May re- 
ceive deeds for lands selected. — [L. 1854-55, p. 285, 
January 25, 1855] 

Receive from certain railroad companies receiving ben- 
efits from grant of land by United States government, 
acceptances of grant, maps of route, and annual re- 
port of proceedings, and file same in his office. — [L. 
1856 (extra session), pp. 2, 5, July 14, 1856] 

Receive and file certificate of acceptance of grant of land 
given by State to McGregor, St. Peters, and Missouri 
River Railroad Company. Receive and file maps and 
plats showing lines and routes. — [L. 1856-57, p. 167, 
January 27, 1857] 

Receive from county judges, and record the names of 
county officers within ten days after election. — [L. 
1856-57, p. 390, January 29, 1857] 

Remarks 



STATE BINDER 

Name 

State Binder 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 109, January 24, 1855 
Bate of Establishment 

January 24, 1855 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1854-55, p. 109, January 24, 1855] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by joint ballot of the houses of the General 

Assembly at "present session" for a term of two 

years.— [L. 1854-55, p. 109, January 24, 1855] 
Elected by a joint vote at each regular session of the 

General Assembly for term of two years. — [Code of 

1873, p. 19] 
Elected at each regular session of the General Assembly 

for term of two years.— [L. 1888, p. 113, April 7, 1888] 

Incumbents 

William M. Coles, 1855-1859 
Frank M. Mills, 1859-1867 
James S. Carter, 1867-1871 
James J. Smart, 1871-1875 
Henry A. Perkins, 1875-1879 
Matt Parrott, 1879-1885 
L. S. Merchant, 1885-1889 
Otto Nelson, 1889-1895 
Lafayette Young, 1895-1901 



102 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Howard Tedford, 1901-1907 
Edward D. Chassell, 1907- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Bind laws, journals, and incidental binding for State 
officers, and deliver to Secretary of State. — [L. 1854- 
55, p. 109, January 24, 1855] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 
Remarks 



STATE PRINTER 

Name 

State Printer 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1848-49, p. 38, December 29, 1848 

Date of Establishment 
December 29, 1848 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed— [L. 1848-49, p. 38, December 29, 1848] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by a joint vote of the two houses at "present ses- 
sion of the General Assembly" for term of two years. 
— [L. 1848-49, p. 38, December 29, 1848] 
Elected by a joint vote at each regular session of the 
General Assembly for a term of two years. — [Code of 
1873, p. 17] 
Elected at each regular session of the General Assembly 
for term of two years. [L. 1888, p. 113, April 7, 1888] 

Incumbents 

Garrett D. Palmer "] _, n ._ _, nr _, 
n l 1849-1851 

George Paul J 

Harrison Holt 1 .,„-_, /n ,. -.s 
. ., T ^ . > 1851 (declined) 
Andrew Keesecker J 

William H. Merritt, 1851-1853 

William A. Hornish, 1853-1853 

Dennis A. Mahoney, 1853 . 1855 

Joseph B. Dorr j 

Peter Moriarity, 1855-1857 



104 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

John Teesdale, 1857-1861 
Francis W. Palmer, 1861-1869 
Frank M. Mills, 1869-1871 
George W. Edwards, 1871-1873 
Richard P. Clarkson, 1873-1879 
Frank M. Mills, 1879-1883 
George E. Roberts, 1883-1889 
George H. Ragsdale, 1889-1895 
Freeman R. Conaway, 1895-1901 
Bernard Murphy, 1901-1907 
Emory H. English, 1907- 

Potvers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Print laws, journals of House and Senate, incidental 
printing, blanks and forms. — [L. 1848-49, p. 38, De- 
cember 29, 1848] 

Keep printing office at the Capital of the State. — [L. 
1854-55, p. 141, January 24, 1855] 

Provide members of the legislature with reports of State 
officers on the first day of session. — [L. 1856-57, p. 386, 
January 29, 1857] 

Stereotype plates of report of State Geological Survey 
made in 1870.— [L. 1870, p. 132, April 13, 1870] 

Print the Monthly Weather and Crop Review. — [L. 1890, 
p. 45, April 24, 1890] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep accurate accounts of work done. — [L. 1848-49, p. 

38, December 29, 1848] 
File with the Secretary a copy of each job. — [Revision of 

1860, p. 27] 
Certify to Secretary of State amount of paper used and 

take receipt for same. — [Revision of 1860, p. 28] 
Receive for publication quarterly report from Director 

of Iowa Weather Service. — [L. 1878, p. 38, March 15, 

1878] 

Remarks 



SUPERINTENDENT OP PUBLIC 
INSTRUCTION 

Name 

Superintendent of Public Instruction 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1846, Article X 

Date of Establishment 
1846 

Ke-established March 19, 1864.— [L. 1864, p. 53, March 
19, 1864] 

Date of Discontinuance 

December 24, 1858.— [L. of Board of Education, 1858, p. 

29, December 24, 1858] 
(Be-established, 1864. — See above under Date of Estab- 
lishment) 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Constitution of 1846, Art. X] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

The General Assembly to provide for an election by peo- 
ple of the State for the term of three years. — [Consti- 
tution of 1846, Art. X] 

To be elected at next annual township election and trien- 
nially thereafter.— [L. 1846-47, p. 131, January 24, 
1847] 

To be elected at the April election, 1851, and triennially 
thereafter.— [Code of 1851, pp. 43, 170] 

Elected by the tenth General Assembly to hold office until 
January, 1866. Elected by voters at general election 
of 1865, and every two years thereafter. — [L. 1864, 
p. 53, March 19, 1864] 



106 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Incumbents 

James Harlan, 1847- 

Thomas H. Benton, Jr., 1848-1854 

James D. Eads, 1854-1857 

Joseph C. Stone, 1857-1857 

Maturin L. Fisher, 1857-1858 

(See remarks) 

Oran Faville, 1864-1867 

D. Franklin Wells, 1867-1868 

Abraham S. Kissell, 1868-1872 

Alonzo Abernethy, 1872-1876 

Carl W. von Coelin, 1876-1882 

John W. Akers, 1882-1888 

Henry Sabin, 1888-1892 

John B. Knoepfler, 1892-1894 

Henry Sabin, 1894-1898 

Richard C. Barrett, 1898-1904 

John F. Riggs, 1904- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Adjust and distribute interest on school fund among the 
different counties. May appoint a deputy. Take gen- 
eral oversight of school system. Visit schools and give 
advice.— [L. 1846-47, pp. 132, 133, January 24, 1847] 

Take charge of five per cent fund from proceeds of land 
sales. (See remarks). — [L. 1846-47, p. 163, February 
25, 1847] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees of State University. 
— [L. 1846-47, p. 188, February 25, 1847] 

Apportion the interest of the permanent school fund 
among counties. — [L. 1848-49, p. 95, January 15, 1849] 

Appoint Boards of Trustees for Normal Schools. — [L. 
1850-51, p. 175, February 5, 1851] 

Act as member of Board of Overseers for Asylum for 
Blind.— [L. 1852-53, p. 47, January 18, 1853] 






APPENDIX 107 

Act as member of Board of Trustees of Institution for 
Deaf and Dumb.— [L. 1854-55, p. 133, January 24, 
1855] 

Make loan to State from school fund. — [L. 1856 (extra 
session), p. 100, July 15, 1856] 

Hold teachers' institutes.— [L. 1858, p. 78, March 12, 
1858] 

Have general supervision over county superintendents. 
Decide all cases appealed from their decision. Recom- 
mend text books for schools. Distribute certificates 
and other blanks to county superintendents. Publish 
and distribute school law. Arrange for teachers' in- 
stitutes in counties.— [L. 1864, p. 53, March 19, 1864] 

Appoint a deputy.— [L. 1868, p. 157, April 7, 1868] 

Meet county superintendents in conventions and discuss 
school matters. Assist in county institutes. Render 
written opinions to any school officer on school law. 
Revise and codify all school laws after each regular 
session of General Assembly before publishing new 
edition of laws.— [L. 1868, p. 224, April 7, 1868] 

Act as member of the Board of Regents of the State Uni- 
versity.— [L. 1870, p. 89, April 11, 1870] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees for State Library. 
— [L. 1872 (public), p. 98, April 23, 1872] 

Cause to be published and distributed every four years, 
if necessary, the school laws and amendments. Pub- 
lish amendments after sessions when it is unnecessary 
to publish laws.— [L. 1880, p. 141, March 26, 1880] 

Expend appropriation for exhibit for Educational Ex- 
position at Madison, Wisconsin, in 1884. — [L. 1884, p. 
138, April 3, 1884] 

Act as member and president of the Board of Directors 
of the State Normal School.— [L. 1888, p. 85, March 
28, 1888] 

Direct annual publication and distribution of the pro- 
ceedings of the Iowa State Teachers' Association. — 
[L. 1894, p. 88, April 24, 1894] 



108 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep all papers, reports, etc., from school fund commis- 
sioners of the different counties on file in office. Report 
to the legislature at each regular session. Receive 
annual reports of school fund commissioners made on 
November 1.— [L. 1846-47, pp. 131-134, January 24, 
1847] 

Register and report all selections made under the 500,000 
acre land grant, to the Secretary of the Treasury of 
the United States and to the proper land office. — [L. 
1846-47, p. 160, February 25, 1847] 

Receive annual reports of Boards of Trustees for Nor- 
mal Schools.— [L. 1848-49, p. 94, January 15, 1849] 

Keep a fair record of all matters pertaining to his office. 

— [L. 1848-49, p. 95, January 15, 1849] 

Receive reports of school fund commissioners. — [L. 1848- 

49, p. 97, January 15, 1849] 
Receive reports of Fairfield branch of State University. 

— [L. 1848-49, p. 143, January 15, 1849] 

Report to each General Assembly the number of deaf, 
dumb, and blind persons in whose favor money has 
been drawn from the State Treasury. — [L. 1848-49, p. 
148, January 15, 1849] 

Receive from Treasurer report of interest collected on 
school moneys ; make an apportionment of such money 
to the counties and give notice to the school fund com- 
missioners.— [L. 1858, p. 43, March 8, 1858] 

Receive annually on the fifteenth of October, reports from 
county superintendents. — [L. 1858, p. 75, March 12, 
1858] 

Report annually to the Auditor number of persons of 
school age in each county. Report condition of school 
affairs to each session of the General Assembly, and to 
the Board of Education.— [L. 1858, p. 78-79, March 
12, 1858] 

Transfer to the Auditor all books, papers, and documents 
relating to the school fund, and transfer to the Register 



APPENDIX 109 

of the Land Office all books, papers, etc., relating to 
school lands.— [L. 1858, p. 402, March 23, 1858] 

Report to Auditor, annually, number of children of school 
age in each county, and make report to General As- 
sembly at each regular session thereof. Take posses- 
sion of all books, papers, and effects of office of Secre- 
tary of Board of Education. — [L. 1864, p. 53, March 
19, 1864] 

Receive annual reports from county high schools. — [L. 
1870, p. 143, April 13, 1870] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 
November 15, preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Receive reports from county superintendents on the first 
Tuesday in October in each year. — [Code of 1873, p. 
326] 

Receive from county auditors certificates of election or 
appointment and qualification of county superintend- 
ents.— [Code of 1873, p. 328] 

Receive from Board of Directors of State Normal School, 
report to be embodied in report to General Assembly. — 
[L. 1876, p. 119, March 17, 1876] 

Report to Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Biennial report to be made on or before November 1, in 
the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 114, April 7, 
1888] 

Remarks 

Laws authorizing Superintendent to take charge of five 
per cent fund repealed. — [L. 1856-57, p. 1, December 
5, 1856] 

All school moneys transferred to Treasurer. — [L. 1856- 
57, p. 8, December 22, 1856] 

[Office abolished by Board of Education December 24, 
1858; duties to be performed by Secretary of that 
Board. Office re-established March 19, 1864] 



TREASURER 



Name 

Treasurer 



Legal Status 

Constitution of 1846, Art. V 

Date of Establishment 
1846 

Date of Discontinuance 
1857 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Constitution of 1846, Art. V] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the people for a term of two years. — [Con- 
stitution of 1846, Art. V] 
Elected in 1846 and every two years thereafter. — [L. 
1846-47, p. 153, February 25, 1847] 

Incumbents 

Morgan Reno, 1846-1850 
Israel Kister, 1850-1852 
Martin L. Morris, 1852-1859 * 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Keep all public money paid into the treasury and dis- 
burse according to law. — [L. 1846-47, p. 27, January 
21, 1847] 
Superintend expenditure of appropriation for comple- 
tion of public buildings at Iowa City. — [L. 1846-47, p. 
173, February 25, 1847] 



Continued into succeeding period. 



APPENDIX 111 

Act as member of Board of Canvassers. — [L. 1848 (extra 

session), p. 31, January 24, 1848] 
Certify each week to Auditor's statement of warrants 

taken up. — [Code of 1851, p. 14] 
Act as member of State Census Board. — [Code of 1851, 

p. 101] 
Superintend appropriation for the completion of the 

Capitol.— [L. 1854-55, p. 194, January 25, 1855] 
Take charge of five per cent school fund. Authorized to 

loan $57,500 from this school fund to State. — [L. 1856- 

57, p. 5, December 13, 1856] 
Keceive all school funds now or hereafter in hands of 

the Superintendent of Public Instruction. — [L. 1856- 

57, p. 8, December 22, 1856] 
Apportion five per cent fund among counties. — [L. 1856- 

57, p. 324, January 28, 1857] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep an accurate account of all receipts and disburse- 
ments at the Treasury. Deposit with Auditor on first 
Monday of March, June, September, and November, all 
bills redeemed or received, and take receipt therefor. 
Eeport to Governor condition of public accounts up to 
November 1, preceding the meeting of the legislature. 
Submit accounts, etc., to legislature as often as re- 
quired.— [L. 1846-47, p. 27, January 21, 1847] 

Eeceive quarterly report of Librarian. — [L. 1846-47, p. 
61, February 15, 1847] 

Report expenditures of contingent fund to General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1848-49, p. 163, January 15, 1849] 

Secure and preserve in Treasurer's office a standard set 
of weights and measures. — [Code of 1851, p. 147] 

Eeceive report of Board to ascertain amount of money 
due to counties for swamp lands. — [L. 1854-55, p. 261, 
January 25, 1855] 

Remarks 



PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS 



HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE AT MOUNT 
PLEASANT 

Name 

State Insane Asylum 

Iowa Insane Hospital, 1858 

Iowa Hospital for the Insane, 1860 

Iowa Hospital for the Insane at Mount Pleasant, 1870 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 197, January 24, 1855 

Bate of Establishment 

January 24, 1855 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board to consist of seven Trustees. — [L. 1858, p. 264, 

March 23, 1858] 
Governor ex-officio a member of the Board. — [L. 1870, 

p. 112, April 12, 1870] 
Board of Trustees to consist of five persons, two of 

whom may be women. — [Code of 1873, p. 252] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

First Board named in law creating the office ; successors 
to be appointed by General Assembly for term of six 
years.— [L. 1858, p. 264, March 23, 1858] 

Appointed by the General Assembly for a term of four 
years.— [Code of 1873, p. 252] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1858, p. 264, March 23, 1858] 

[Revision of 1860, p. 240] 

[L. 1862, p. 248, April 5, 1862] 



116 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

[L. 1864, p. 175, February 4, 1864] 

[L. 1866, p. 178] 

[L. 1870, p. 113, April 12, 1870] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Board of Trustees to have general control and manage- 
ment of the Hospital, prescribe rules, hold property in 
trust for the institution. Appoint a medical Superin- 
tendent, and upon the nomination of the Superinten- 
dent, other officers for the institution. Board of Trus- 
tees to hold meetings at the Hospital annually, and one 
or more of members to visit the institution monthly. — 
[L. 1858, p. 264, March 23, 1858] 

Board of Trustees required to perform duties hitherto 
required of Commissioners. — (See remarks). — [L. 
1862, p. 7, February 11, 1862] 

Board of Trustees to hold annual and quarterly meet- 
ings at which times they shall inspect the Hospital. 
May hold property in trust for the institution. Ap- 
point Superintendent and other officers and control 
affairs of the Hospital as before. Superintendent to 
meet with the Governor and the Superintendent of the 
Iowa Hospital for the Insane at Independence and 
adopt rules concerning the admission of patients in the 
respective Hospitals. Superintendent to act as chief 
executive officer.— [L. 1870, p. 112, April 12, 1870] 

Steward to make purchases, pay laborers and have per- 
sonal superintendence of the farm. — [L. 1872 (public), 
p. 138, April 25, 1872] 

Superintendent to be ex officio a member of Board of 
Commissioners to erect buildings, etc., for fourth Hos- 
pital for the Insane (Cherokee). — [L. 1894, p. 135, 
April 24, 1894] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Board of Trustees to keep record of their proceedings at 
all meetings and at annual meeting make report to the 
Governor, accompanying with it the reports of Super- 



APPENDIX 117 

intendent and accounts of steward. — [L. 1858, p. 264, 
March 23, 1858] 

Superintendent to certify to Auditor quarterly, the 
amounts due the Hospital from counties having public 
patients. — [Revision of 1860, p. 244] 

Superintendent to certify to Auditor quarterly, amount 
due from counties on account of transfer of idiots and 
imbeciles.— [L. 1866, p. 141, April 3, 1866] 

Board of Trustees to keep record of proceedings and at 
their annual meeting preceding the regular session of 
the General Assembly, make report to the Governor 
accompanied with reports of Superintendent and treas- 
urer.— [L. 1870, p. 112, April 12, 1870] 

Board of Trustees to receive and examine vouchers of 
steward in open session at their quarterly meetings, 
and file one copy with the Auditor. — [L. 1872 (public) , 
p. 138, April 25, 1872] 

Superintendent to report to Fourteenth General Assem- 
bly concerning salaries paid officers of the institution. 
— [L. 1872 (private), p. 123, February 21, 1872] 

Transmit detailed report to Governor on or before No- 
vember 15, preceding each regular session of the Gen- 
eral Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preced- 
ing each regular session of the General Assembly. — 
[L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Remarks 

The Governor and two others — Edward Johnson and 
Charles S. Clark — appointed as Commissioners to lo- 
cate and superintend erection of a building for Insane 
Asylum at Mount Pleasant. Commissioners to make 
temporary arrangements for insane. Required to re- 
port proceedings to next General Assembly. — [L. 1854- 
55, p. 197, January 24, 1855] 

Above Commissioners to make monthly estimates of ex- 
penditures and file vouchers with Auditor. — [L. 1858, 
p. 28, February 25, 1858] 



118 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Above Board of Commissioners abolished and their duties 
transferred to the Board of Trustees. — [L. 1862, p. 7, 
February 11, 1862] 

Visiting Committee of three to be appointed by the Gov- 
ernor to visit the Hospitals for the Insane, receive 
complaints of inmates, examine witnesses and discharge 
employes and attendants for mistreatment. At least 
one member of the Committee to visit the Hospitals 
every month. Committee to report annually to the 
Governor.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 95, April 23, 1872] 

Visiting Committee to report to Governor on or before 
August 15 preceding each regular session of the Gen- 
eral Assembly, in place of the annual report. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Biennial report of Visiting Committee to be made on or 
before September 15, in odd numbered years. — [L. 
1888, p. 114, April 7, 1888] 



IOWA COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND 

Name 

Asylum for the Blind, 1852 

Institution for the Education of the Blind, 1855 

Iowa College for the Blind, 1872 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1852-53, p. 47, January 18, 1853 

Date of Establishment 
January 18, 1853 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of Overseers consisting of seven persons ; Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction (President of the Board) , 
Governor, Secretary of State, and four others appoint- 
ed by the Governor. — [L. 1852-53, p. 47, January 18, 
1853] 

Name of members of Board changed to Trustees. Board 
to elect one of their own members president, and an- 
other, treasurer of the Institution. — [L. 1854-55, p. 
81, January 22, 1855] 

Principal of Institution to be ex officio member of the 
Board.— [L. 1856-57, p. 63, January 21, 1857] 

Board of Trustees consisting of the Principal of the 
Institution and two other members named in the Act. 
— [L. 1862, p. 190, April 8, 1862] 

Three additional Trustees named to hold office until Feb- 
ruary 1, 1866.— [L. 1864, p. 37, February 27, 1864] 

Board of Trustees to consist of six persons. — [Code of 
1873, p. 310] 



120 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Governor, Secretary and Superintendent of Public In- 
struction members ex officio. Four other members ap- 
pointed by Governor with consent of Senate. — [L. 
1852-53, p. 47, January 18, 1853] 

Appointed by the General Assembly. Vacancies to be 
filled by Board until next session of the legislature. — 
[L. 1862, p. 190, April 8, 1862] 

Three additional members named in statute to hold office 
until February 11, 1866. Their successors to be chosen 
by the General Assembly for four years. Existing 
t Trustees to hold office until February 1, 1868, and their 
successors to be chosen for four years. — [L. 1864, p. 37, 
February 27, 1864] 

Board of Trustees to be elected by General Assembly for 
term of four years. — [Code of 1873, p. 310] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1862, p. 190, April 8, 1862] 

[L. 1864, p. 37, February 27, 1864] 

[L. 1868, p. 295, April 7, 1868] 

[L. 1870, p. 282, April 13, 1870] 

[L. 1872 (private), p. 133, April 19, 1872] 

Poivers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Have general supervision of Asylum, appointment of 
teachers, servants, etc. — [L. 1852-53, p. 47, January 
18, 1853] 

Control and direct Industrial Home for the blind, to be 
established in connection with Institution for Educa- 
tion of Blind.— [L. 1870, p. 80, April 7, 1870] 

Law establishing Industrial Home at College for Blind 
repealed.— [L. 1876, p. 59, March 10, 1876] 

Expend appropriation in securing the services of an 
oculist at the College.— [L. 1882, p. 144, March 20, 
1882]. [L. 1884, p. 126, April 1, 1884] 



APPENDIX 121 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make annual report to Governor and biennial report to 
Legislative Assembly. — [L. 1852-53, p. 47, January 

18, 1853] 

Biennial report to General Assembly still required, no 
requirement made as to annual report to Governor. — 
[L. 1854-55, p. 81, January 22, 1855] 

Trustees to report to the Auditor the number of pupils 
in the Institution at the beginning of each quarter. 
Principal of the Institution to report to General Assem- 
bly at each regular session thereof. — [L. 1862, p. 175, 
April 8, 1862] 

Principal of the Institution to report to the Governor, 
on or before December 15, preceding each regular ses- 
sion of the General Assembly. — [L. 1864, p. 57, March 

19, 1864] 

Principal to report to Auditor account for clothing pur- 
chased for any inmate. — [L. 1866, p. 36, March 22, 
1866] 

Keep itemized account of expenses of Industrial Home 
for blind persons.— [L. 1870, p. 80, April 7, 1870] 

Report to Fourteenth General Assembly concerning sal- 
aries of officers of the Institution. — [L. 1872 (private), 
p. 123, February 21, 1872] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 
November 15 preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Report to Governor on or before the first day of Novem- 
ber preceding each regular session of the General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Report to next General Assembly concerning manner and 
results of expenditure of appropriation to secure ser- 
vices of an oculist.— [L. 1882, p. 144, March 20, 1882]. 
[L. 1884, p. 126, April 1, 1884] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preced- 
ing each regular session of the General Assembly. — 
[L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 



122 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Remarks 

Institution to be at Capital of the State. — [L. 1852-53, p. 
47, January 18, 1853] 

Joint resolution of General Assembly authorized Gov- 
ernor and Secretary of State to examine lands with a 
view to the permanent location of Asylum, and report 
to next Legislative Assembly. — [L. 1854-55, p. 285, Jan- 
uary 25, 1855] 

James C. Traer, John W. Jones, and Hosea W. Gray 
appointed by statute as a Board of Commissioners to 
locate and superintend erection of building at or near 
Vinton for use as an asylum. Required to report pro- 
ceedings to next legislature. — [L. 1858, p. 246, March 
22, 1858] 

Appointment of Commissioners repealed and one Com- 
missioner provided to be appointed by the Governor. 
Said Commissioner to take possession of all money, 
books, and property, and complete erection of build- 
ings.— [L. 1860 (special), p. 110, April 3, 1860] 

Principal to contract for and effect removal of the Insti- 
tution from Iowa City to Vinton. — [L. 1862, p. 195, 
April 8, 1862] 



IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 

Name 

Institution for the Deaf and Dumb 
The Iowa School for the Deaf, 1892 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 133, January 24, 1855 

Date of Establishment 

January 24, 1855 

Bate of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board of Trustees consisting of seven persons : Governor, 
Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion, and four others. — [L. 1854-55, p. 133, January 
24, 1855] 

Principal of the Institution to be ex officio a member of 
the Board.— [L. 1856-57, p. 64, January 21, 1857] 

Board of Trustees to consist of five persons. — [Code of 
1873, p. 312] 

Board of Trustees to consist of three persons. — [L. 1878, 
p. 124, March 25, 1878] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Governor, Secretary of State, and Superintendent of 
Public Instruction are members ex officio. Other four 
members appointed by the Governor with the consent 
of the Senate for a term of four years with yearly 
change of mandate. — [L. 1854-55, p. 133, January 24, 
1855] 
Board of Trustees to be elected by the General Assembly 
for term of four years.— [Code of 1873, p. 312] 



124 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Board of Trustees to be elected by General Assembly for 
term of six years.— [L. 1878, p. 124, March 25, 1878] 

Incumbents 

Potvers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Have general supervision of the Institution. Provide for 

equipment and teachers. — [L. 1854-55, p. 133, January 

24, 1855] 
Trustees to remove Institution from Iowa City to Council 

Bluffs upon completion of buildings at that place. — 

[L. 1870, p. 79, April 7, 1870] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep record of proceedings of meetings. Make biennial 
report to General Assembly. — [L. 1854-55, p. 133, Jan- 
uary 24, 1855] 

Trustees to report to Auditor number of pupils in the 
Institutions at the beginning of each quarter. Prin- 
cipal of the Institution to report to the General Assem- 
bly at each regular session thereof. — [L. 1862, p. 175, 
April 8, 1862] 

Principal of the Institution required to make report to 
the Governor on or before December 15, preceding each 
regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 1864, 
p. 57, March 19, 1864] 

Eeport to Fourteenth General Assembly concerning sal- 
aries of officers of Institution. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 
123, February 21, 1872] 

Receive from county superintendents annually on Novem- 
ber 1, list of deaf and dumb persons in the county be- 
tween the ages of five and twenty-one. — [L. 1872 (pub- 
lic), p. 118, April 23, 1872] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 
November 15, preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 



APPENDIX 125 

Eeport to Governor on or before the first day of Novem- 
ber preceding each regular session of the General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Eeport to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Remarks 

Institution to be located at Capital of State. — [L. 1854- 
55, p. 133, January 24, 1855] 

Joint resolution of General Assembly authorized Gov- 
ernor and Secretary to examine lands with a view to the 
permanent location of the institution and report to the 
next General Assembly. — [L. 1854-55, p. 285, January 
25, 1855] 

Commission consisting of Thomas Officer, Caleb Bald- 
win, and Dr. E. Honn appointed to select permanent 
location for the Institution at Council Bluffs; secure 
deed and procure plans for erection of buildings. Com- 
missioners to make full report of proceedings to the 
Governor on or before October 1, 1867, to be laid before 
the General Assembly. — [L. 1866, p. 147, April 3, 
1866] 

Commission consisting of Thomas Officer, Caleb Baldwin 
and Dr. E. Honn, with the Governor as an additional 
member, given power to appoint superintendent for 
erection of buildings upon land chosen by them at 
Council Bluffs, and arrange for said work. — [L. 1868, 
p. 148, April 7, 1868] 

Above commission consisting of Thomas Officer, Caleb 
Baldwin, and G. M. Dodge together with the Governor 
continued with power to expend further appropriation. 
— [L. 1870, p. 31, March 22, 1870] 



NORMAL SCHOOLS AT ANDREW, OSKA- 

LOOSA, AND MT. PLEASANT 

Name 

Normal Schools at Andrew, Oskaloosa, and Mt. Pleasant. 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1848-49, p. 93, January 15, 1849 

Bate of Establishment 

January 15, 1849 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of Trustees for each of the three Normal Schools. 
— [L. 1848-49, p. 93, January 15, 1849] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Trustees to be appointed by the Board of Trustees for the 
State University. — [L. 1848-49, p. 93, January 15, 
1849] 
Boards not yet organized to be appointed by the Super- 
intendent of Public Instruction. — [Code of 1851, p. 
185] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Govern and control affairs of the Normal Schools. — [L. 
1848-49, p. 93, January 15, 1849] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keport annually or oftener, if required, to the Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction.— [L. 1848-49, p. 93, 
January 15, 1849] 



APPENDIX 127 

Remarks 

$500 was appropriated by the act of January 15, 1849, 
for the annual support of each school, provided the 
friends of education would furnish $500 for buildings. 
— [L. 1848-49, p. 93, January 15, 1849] 

The Normal school at Mt. Pleasant was never organized. 
The Normal Schools at Andrew and at Oskaloosa were 
organized in 1849 and 1852 respectively, but both 
were abandoned after a brief existence. 



STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 

Name 

State Agricultural Society 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 252, January 22, 1855 

Date of Establishment 

Organized at Fairfield, December 28, 1853. — [Report of 

the Iowa State Agricultural Society, 1874, p. 488] 
Recognized by law, January 22, 1855. — [L. 1854-55, p. 

252] 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Organization provided for under its own constitution and 
by-laws. — [Report of the Iowa State Agricultural So- 
ciety, 1874, p. 489] 

Board of Directors consisting of president, vice president, 
secretary, treasurer, and ten directors. — [L. 1856-57, 
p. 297, January 28, 1857] 

Board of Directors to consist Of president, vice president, 
secretary, treasurer, and five other directors. — [Code 
of 1873, p. 190] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected at annual meeting of Officers and Directors of 
State Society together with presidents of county socie- 
ties : — Officers for term of one year, Directors for term 
of two years.— [L. 1856-57, p. 297, January 28, 1857] 

Elected as before. Officers to be ex officio Directors. — 
[Code of 1873, p. 190] 



APPENDIX 129 

Incumbents 

Poivers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

[No powers or duties given or required by legal enact- 
ment in 1855] 

"Its objects shall be the promotion of Agriculture, Horti- 
culture, Manufactures, Mechanics, and Household 
Arts." — [See Constitution of Society, Report of the 
Iowa State Agricultural Society, 1874, p. 489] 

Board of Directors to hold annual meeting together with 
presidents of county societies. — [L. 1856-57, p. 297, 
January 28, 1857] 

Society authorized to purchase land to be State property 
and to be used for fairs, etc. Appropriation made for 
the purchase.— [L. 1884, p. 216, April 14, 1884] 

Supervise Weather and Crop Service, and recommend 
Director of same for appointment by the Governor. — - 
[L. 1890, p. 44, April 24, 1890] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

President and Secretary of Society to report to regular 
sessions of the General Assembly, account of expendi- 
tures of appropriation. — [L. 1854-55, p. 252, January 
22, 1855] 

Receive reports from county agricultural societies an- 
nually.- Publish premium lists and rules of exhibi- 
tion. Report annually to the General Assembly or 
to the Governor in alternate years when legislature is 
not in session.— [L. 1856-57, p. 297, January 28, 1857] 
Report annually to Governor. — [Code of 1873, p. 190] 
Notify the Attorney General of land purchased and file 
abstract of title with Governor. — [L. 1884, p. 216, 
April 14, 1884] 

Remarks 

The law of January 22, 1855, simply made an appropria- 
tion for the annual aid of the Society. Repealed Jan- 
uary 28, 1857. 



130 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

The Report of the Iowa State Agricultural Society for 
1874, referred to above, includes the History and Pro- 
ceedings of the First Fair of the Society, held at Fair- 
field in 1854 



STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 

Name 

State Geological Survey 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 121, January 23, 1855 

Bate of Establishment 

January 23, 1855 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 

State Geologist.— [L. 1854-55, p. 121, January 23, 1855] 
State Geologist.— [L. 1866, p. 65, March 30, 1866] 
Geological Board and State Geologist. — [L. 1892, p. 97, 
April 7, 1892] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

State Geologist appointed by the Governor by and with 

consent of Senate for term of two years. — [L. 1854-55, 

p. 121, January 23, 1855] 
State Geologist named in law organizing Survey. — [L. 

1866, p. 65, March 30, 1866] 
Geological Board to consist of the Governor, Auditor, 

Presidents of State University, Agricultural College 

and Iowa Academy of Sciences. State Geologist to be 

appointed by the Geological Board. — [L. 1892, p. 97, 

April 7, 1897] 

Incumbents 
James Hall, 1855- 
Charles A. White, 1866- 
Samuel Calvin, 1892-1904 



132 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Frank A. Wilder, 1904-1906 
Samuel Calvin, 1906- 

Potvers, Ditties, Functions, etc. 

Carry on geological and mineralogical survey of the 
State. Forward specimens to Governor for formation 
of cabinet of Iowa geology and mineralogy. Make geo- 
logical map and compile a memoir of geology and min- 
eralogy of State upon completion of survey. — [L. 1854- 
55, p. 121, January 23, 1855] 

Appoint assistant and a chemist. Carry on geological 
and mineralogical survey of the State. Cause collec- 
tions to be made of rocks, ores, etc., to be distributed 
among the institutions of learning in the State. Pre- 
pare communications for newspaper publication. — [L. 
1866, p. 65, March 30, 1866] 

Complete the geological survey of the State on or before 
January 1, 1870.— [L. 1868, p. 260, April 8, 1868] 

Superintend publication of report of geological survey 
as submitted to the Thirteenth General Assembly. — 
[L. 1870, p. 132, April 13, 1870] 

Geological Board to have oversight and control of the 
surveys, and appoint a State Geologist and necessary 
assistants. State Geologist to make complete survey 
of natural resources of the State, make maps and re- 
ports of counties.— [L. 1892, p. 97, April 7, 1892] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make report of survey, etc., to Governor, on or before 

the first Monday in December ' ' in each year during the 

time not necessarily occupied by said survey." — [L. 

1854-55, p. 121, January 23, 1855] 
Prepare report of said survey and transmit to Governor 

to be laid before the General Assembly. — [L. 1866, p. 

65, March 30, 1866] 
Transmit full and complete report of geological survey 

of the State together with maps and drawings, to the 

Governor to be laid before the next General Assembly. 



APPENDIX 133 

Make financial report to Governor, on or before first 
Monday in each year, to be laid before the General 
Assembly.— [L. 1868, p. 260, April 8, 1868] 

State Geologist to make full report to the Geological 
Board annually together with other material desirable 
for publication. Said report to be published and dis- 
tributed by the Geological Board.— [L. 1892, p. 97, 
April 7, 1892] 
Remarks 

The State Geological Survey was organized three times. 
The First Survey was ordered in 1855, the Second 
Survey in 1866, and the Third (Survey in 1892 



STATE LIBRARY 

Name 

State Library 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1846-47, p. 60, February 15, 1847 

Date of Establishment 

February 15, 1847 

Bate of Discontinuance 
Composition 

One Librarian.— [L. 1846-47, p. 60, February 15, 1847] 
Commissioners of the State Library and State Librarian. 

— [L. 1870, p. 184, April 14, 1870] 
Board of Trustees and State Librarian. Board of Trus- 
tees to consist of the Governor (president), Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of State, and 
Judges of the Supreme Court. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 
98, April 23, 1872] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

First incumbent named in the statute establishing the 
State Library.— [L. 1846-47, p. 60, February 15, 1847] 

Appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Sen- 
ate for term of two years. — [Code of 1851, p. 73] 

Commissioners to consist of the Judges of the Supreme 
Court.— [L. 1870, p. 184, April 14, 1870] 

Members of the Board of Trustees to hold their position 
ex officio. Librarian to be appointed by the Governor, 
for term of two years. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 98, April 
23, 1872] 



APPENDIX 135 

Incumbents 

Lemuel B. Patterson, 1847-1851 
Israel Kister, 1851-1852 
Martin L. Morris, 1852-1855 
John Pattee, 1855-1858 
J. P. Coulter, 1858-1868 
John C. Merrill, 1868-1871 
Mrs. Ada North, 1871-1878 
Mrs. S. B. Maxwell, 1878-1888 
Mrs. Mary H. Miller, 1888-1894 
Mrs. Laura C. Creighton, 1894-1896 
Mrs. Lana H. Cope, 1896-1898 
Johnson Brigham, 1898- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Keep the equipment of the library, and issue books. — [L. 
1846-47, p. 60, February 15, 1847] 

Prepare complete alphabetical catalogue and label each 
book.— [L. 1854-55, p. 232, January 25, 1855] 

Commissioners to have the management and control of 
the State Library in the selection and exchange of books 
therefor.— [L. 1870, p. 184, April 14, 1870] 

Board of Trustees to make and carry into effect rules 
for superintendence and care of the Library. Librar- 
ian to have custody of the Library. Cause books to be 
labeled and catalogued. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 98, 
April 23, 1872] 

Board of Trustees to make efforts to add to the collection 
of autograph letters, manuscripts, and portraits known 
as the Aldrich Collection, and employ necessary assis- 
tance for the work.— [L. 1890, p. 93, April 10, 1890] 

Board of Trustees to appoint a Curator of Historical 
Collections and direct his work. — [L. 1892, p. 83, April 
8, 1892] 

Librarian to issue certificates of association to associate 
libraries, give advice, and instruction upon request to 
such libraries. Loan books or collections of books 



136 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

to associate libraries and certain other associations. — 
[L. 1896, p. 53, April 8, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report to General Assembly before the close of each 
session list of books missing, etc., also account of ex- 
penses. Report quarterly to Treasurer and Auditor 
account of expenses. — [L. 1846-47, p. 60, February 15, 
1847] 

Report to General Assembly at the commencement of 
each session list of books and other property missing, 
and before the close of the session an account of ex- 
pense incurred. — [Code of 1851, p. 73] 

Report to Governor when called upon. Report to Gen- 
eral Assembly in full at the first of its session. Report 
to Governor and Secretary on March 1, 1855, list of 
persons against whom action must be taken for unre- 
turned books.— [L. 1854-55, p. 232, January 25, 1855] 

Librarian to report alphabetical catalogue to Governor 
to be published at his instance. Librarian to report 
to Governor, five days before the adjournment of any 
session of the General Assembly, concerning books 
taken out by members. Report to Governor when re- 
quired, list of missing books, account of fines, etc. 
Librarian to make full report to General Assembly on 
first day of its regular sessions. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 
98, April 23, 1872] 

Librarian to report to Governor on or before August 15, 
preceding each regular session of the General Assembly. 
— [L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Biennial report to Governor to be made on or before 
October 1, in the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

Librarian to receive annual report of associate libraries. 
Keep record of associate libraries and transactions 
therewith, and provide lists of books or collections 



APPENDIX 137 

available for loan to such associations. — [L. 1896, p. 
53, April 8, 1896] 

Remarks 

Appropriation made for the purchase of collections of 
books to be known as "Iowa Traveling Libraries" to 
be loaned out by the State Librarian to associate librar- 
ies and other associations. — [L. 1896, p. 53, April 8, 
1896] 



STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 

Name 

State University of Iowa 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1846-47, p. 188, February 25, 1847 

Bate of Establishment 

February 25, 1847 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board of Trustees consisting of fifteen members, five 
chosen bienially. Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion to be President of the Board.— [L. 1846-47, p. 188, 
February 25, 1847] 

Board of Trustees consisting of the Chancellor of the 
University (President of the Board), the Governor, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction and twelve 
others. Four elected biennially. — [L. 1858, p. 84, 
March 12, 1858] 

Board of Trustees consisting of seven persons. — [Laws of 
Board of Education, 1858, p. 30, December 25, 1858] 

Board of Trustees consisting of nine persons : — Governor, 
President of the Faculty, and seven others. — [L. 1864, 
p. 63, March 21, 1864] 

Board of Kegents consisting of Governor (ex officio 
president), Superintendent of Public Instruction, Pres- 
ident of the University, and one member from each 
Congressional district. — [L. 1870, p. 88, April 11, 1870] 



APPENDIX 139 

Board of Regents constituted as before except for the 
omission of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. 
— [Code of 1873, p. 295] 

Board of Regents to have the same composition as pro- 
vided for in law of April 11, 1870 (See above). — 
[L. 1876, p. 142, March 17, 1876] 

President of University not to be a member of the Board 
of Regents.— [L. 1886, p. 222, April 14, 1886] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the General Assembly. — [L. 1846-47, p. 
188, February 25, 1847] 

First set of Trustees under law of 1858 named in the 
law ; afterwards to be elected by the General Assembly 
biennially for term of six years. — [L. 1858, p. 84, 
March 12, 1858] 

Elected by the Board of Education. — [Laws of Board 
of Education, 1858, p. 30, December 25, 1858] 

Governor and President of the Faculty members ex 
officio, remaining seven members to consist of four 
members last elected by Board of Education and three 
to be elected "at the present session" by the General 
Assembly. Subsequent members to be elected by the 
General Assembly.— [L. 1864, p. 63, March 21, 1864] 

Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction and 
President of University to be members ex officio. Re- 
maining members elected by the General Assembly, 
for term of six years.— [L. 1870, p. 88, April 11, 1870] 

Incumbents 

First Board named in Statute creating the Institution. — ■ 

[L. 1846-47, p. 188, February 25, 1847] 
See also 

[L. 1848-49, p. 144, January 15, 1849] 
[Code of 1851, p. 161] 
[L. 1852-53, p. 212, January 24, 1853] 
[L. 1854-55, p. 289, January 25, 1855] 
[L. 1856-57, p. 466, January 29, 1857] 



140 EEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

[L. 1858, p. 84, March 12, 1858] 

[Journal of Board of Education, 1858, p. 79, December 

24, 1858] 

[Journal of Board of Education, 1859, p. 43, December 

21, 1859] 
[Journal of Board of Education, 1861, p. 65, December 

19, 1861] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Control and supervise affairs of the University. Manage 
income from disposal of University lands. — [L. 1846- 
47, p. 188, February 25, 1847] 

Appoint Trustees of the three Normal Schools. — [L. 1848- 
49, p. 93, January 15, 1849] 

Elect a treasurer to hold office for two years from the 
first Monday in April, 1855. State Treasurer to turn 
over to said Treasurer all papers, etc., relating to the 
University or Saline lands. — [L. 1854-55, p. 200, Jan- 
uary 25, 1855] 

Elect a treasurer, a secretary, and librarian and curator 
of the cabinet of natural history. Enact laws for the 
government of the University, and elect a chancellor, 
and the requisite number of instructors. — [L. 1858, pp. 
85, 86, March 12, 1858] 

Elect President and faculty, and hold annual meetings. — ■ 
[Laws of Board of Education, 1858, p. 30, December 

25, 1858] 

Take charge of saline lands and funds. — [L. 1864, p. 84, 
March 25, 1864] 

Fill vacancies in their own number. Determine depart- 
ments of University, grant degrees, enact laws for gov- 
ernment of the institution and appoint President and 
teachers. Expend appropriations, and invest perma- 
nent endowment fund. Appoint executive committee 
to audit claims, etc. Elect secretary and treasurer. — 
[L. 1870, p. 88, April 11, 1870] 



APPENDIX 141 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep set of books accounting for all transactions relative 
to sale and disposition of University land and manage- 
ment of fund arising therefrom. Keep a complete 
record of all proceedings in the management of affairs 
of the University. Report to the General Assembly 
when required. [L. 1846-47, p. 188, February 25, 
1847] 

Special report requested by General Assembly. — [L. 1854- 
55, p. 269, January 13, 1855] 

Report to the General Assembly and to the Board of 
Education at each of their respective sessions. Treas- 
urer to keep books of account. Secretary to record 
proceedings of Board of Trustees. — [L. 1858, pp. 86, 

87, March 12, 1858] 

Secretary to keep books and papers of Board of Trustees 
— his books to show statement of land sold and unsold, 
and investment of the University fund. — [Laws of 
Board of Education, 1861, p. 6, December 17, 1861] 

Board of Trustees to make report through the Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction to the General Assembly 
at each regular session on the second day thereof. — [L. 
1864, p. 63, March 21, 1864] 

Board of Regents to receive on September 15, preceding 
meeting of General Assembly, report of President of 
University. Board of Regents to report on October 
1, preceding each regular meeting of General Assembly, 
to Superintendent of Public Instruction, said report 
together with that of President of University to be 
embodied in report of Superintendent of Public In- 
struction to General Assembly. Executive committee 
to keep record of all matters involving expenditures 
and report to Board of Regents at each regular meet- 
ing. Secretary to keep proceedings of Board and 
record of lands of University. Treasurer to keep ac- 
count of University money and lands. — [L. 1870, p. 

88, April 11, 1870] 



142 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

President of the University to report to the Fourteenth 
General Assembly concerning salaries of officers of 
institution.— [L. 1872 (private), p. 123, February 21, 
1872] 

Regents to transmit detailed report to the Governor on 
or before November 15, preceding each regular session 
of the General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Report to Governor on or before the first day of Novem- 
ber preceding each regular session of the General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Biennial report to the Governor to be made on or before 
November 1, in the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 

College of Physicians and Surgeons located at Keokuk, 
recognized and established as the medical department 
of the Iowa State University. — [L. 1850-51, p. 58, Jan- 
uary 28, 1851] 

"The State University shall be established at one place 
without branches at any other place." — [Constitution 
of 1857, Art. IX, Sec. 11] 



STATE UNIVERSITY— DUBUQUE 
BRANCH 

Name 

Branch of State University at Dubuque 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1848-49, p. 145, January 16, 1849 

Date of Establishment 
January 16, 1849 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of Trustees consisting of the Governor and five 
other Trustees. This board with the Superintendent 
of Public Instruction to have control of the branch. — 
[L. 1848-49, p. 145, January 16, 1849] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Board of Trustees named in the statute. — [L. 1848-49, 
p. 145, January 16, 1849] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1848-49, p. 145, January 16, 1849] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Have general control of Dubuque branch, select site, 
take measures for erecting buildings, appoint teachers, 
etc. Put branch into operation not later than fifteen 
months from date if means will permit. — [L. 1848-49, 
p. 145, January 16, 1849] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 



144 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Remarks 

The organization of this branch never proceeded beyond 
the appointment of Trustees. 



STATE UNIVERSITY— FAIRFIELD 
BRANCH 

Name 

Branch of State University at Fairfield 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1848-49, p. 142, January 15, 1849 

Date of Establishment 
January 15, 1849 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of six directors including a president, secretary, 
and a treasurer elected by the Board. — [L. 1848-49, p. 
143, January 15, 1849] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Board of Directors named in supplemental act. — [L. 
1848-49, p. 143, January 15, 1849] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1848-49, p. 143, January 15, 1849] 
[L. 1850-51, p. 249, February 5, 1851] 
[L. 1852-53, p. 203, January 19, 1853] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Board of Directors to manage and direct the entire busi- 
ness and affairs of the branch. Select site near Fair- 
field, expend funds for erecting and equipping build- 
ings and paying teachers. — [L. 1848-49, p. 143, Jan- 
uary 15, 1849] 

Authorized to transfer or mortgage buildings. — [L. 1852- 
53, p. 156] 



146 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 
Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

President of the Board of Directors to cause secretary 
to keep full record of proceedings, and required to 
report at least once a year, to the Superintendent of 
Public Instruction, the condition of the institution. — 
[L. 1848-1849, p. 143, January 15, 1849] 

Remarks 



BOARDS COMMISSIONS AGENTS AND 
MISCELLANEOUS 



AGENT TO NEGOTIATE LOAN, OVERSEE 

BOND ISSUE, ETC. 

Name 

Agent to negotiate loan, oversee bond issue, etc. 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1846-47, p. 47, February 9, 1847 

Bate of Establishment 

February 9, 1847 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1846-47, p. 47, February 9, 1847] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law providing for the office. — [L. 1846-47, p. 
47, February 9, 1847] 

Incumbents 

William F. Coolbaugh 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Negotiate loan and transact business connected with pay- 
ment of expenses of present session of legislature, 
debts due Miners' Bank of Dubuque, expenses of two 
Conventions for formation of a State Constitution, 
etc.— [L. 1846-47, p. 47, February 9, 1847] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Communicate full report to Governor, who shall report 
to legislature.— [L. 1846-47, p. 47, February 9, 1847] 

Remarks 



BOARD OP CANVASSERS 
Name 

State Board of Canvassers 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1848 (extra session), p. 31, January 24, 1848 

Date of Establishment 

January 24, 1848 

Date of Discontinuance 



[L. 1848 (extra session), p. 31, 
January 24, 1848] 



Composition 
Governor 
Secretary of State 
Auditor 
Treasurer 

Governor 

Secretary of State j> [Code of 1851, p. 51] 
Auditor 

Executive Council to constitute the State Board of Can- 
vassers.— [Code of 1873, p. 113] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

State officers before mentioned to act ex officio as mem- 
bers of State Board of Canvassers. — [L. 1848 (extra 
session), p. 31, January 24, 1848] 

Hold office ex officio. — [Code of 1851, p. 51] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Count and report on votes for Representatives to Con- 
gress. — [L. 1848 (extra session), p. 31, January 24, 
1848] 



APPENDIX 151 

Open and examine returns of general elections. — [Code 
of 1851, p. 51] 

Canvass votes for President and Vice President of the 
United States.— [Code of 1851, p. 54] 

Canvass votes for and against the Prohibitory Law. — 
[L. 1854-55, p. 70, January 22, 1855] 

Canvass votes of soldiers in field. — [L. 1862 (extra ses- 
sion), p. 34, September 11, 1862] 

Canvass votes for Senators and Representatives in the 
General Assembly when the district comprises more 
than one county.— [L. 1864, p. 27, February 29, 1864] 

Canvass the votes for and against the calling of a con- 
stitutional convention. — [L. 1870, p. 214, April 16, 
1870] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report of Board of Canvassers to be published in one 
newspaper at seat of government. — [L. 1848 (extra 
session), p. 31, January 24, 1848] 

Make abstract of votes for each office. Secretary to re- 
cord abstract in a book to be called the election book; 
also file abstract. Make out certificates for persons 
elected.— [Code of 1851, p. 51] 

Transmit abstract of votes of soldiers in the field to the 
several counties. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 34, Sep- 
tember 11, 1862] 

Remarks 



BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 

[See also Des Moines Eiver Improvement, and Board of Com- 
missioners (Des Moines Eiver Lands), below] 

Name 

Board of Public Works 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1846-47, p. 165, February 24, 1847 

Date of Establishment 

February 24, 1847 

Bate of Discontinuance 

February 5, 1851.— [L. 1850-51, p. 131] 

Composition 

Board of three members: — President, Secretary, and 
Treasurer.— [L. 1846-47, p. 165, February 24, 1847] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by voters of State at August election 1847, and 
every two years thereafter. — [L. 1846-47, p. 165, Feb- 
ruary 24, 1847] 
Elected by voters in August, 1849. President for three 
years, Secretary for two years, Treasurer for one year. 
Thereafter all to be elected for three years. — [L. 1848- 
49, p. 112, January 15, 1849] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Supervise and control improvement of Des Moines River. 
Make contracts for work. Sell lands donated for said 
improvement. Hold monthly meetings. Make month- 



APPENDIX 153 

ly estimate of work as it progresses, and make payment 
for same.— [L. 1846-47, p. 165, February 24, 1847] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report to Governor on or before the first day of every 
regular session of the legislature. Keep a record of 
all proceedings. Keep books showing amount of sales, 
and accounts therefor. — [L. 1846-47, p. 165, February 
24, 1847] 

Record deeds to land sold in book kept for the purpose. 
Each member to make report at monthly meeting of 
the acts for the preceding month. Such reports to be 
filed and recorded with other official acts of Board in 
a book kept for the purpose. — [L. 1848-49, p. 112, Jan- 
uary 15, 1849] 

Remarks 



DES MOINES RIVER IMPROVEMENT 

[See also Board of Public Works, above, and Board of Commis- 
sioners (Des Moines Eiver Lands), below] 

Name 

Des Moines River Improvement 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1850-51, p. 131, February 5, 1851 

Date of Establishment 

February 5, 1851 

Date of Discontinuance 

Office of Register abolished on January 29, 1857. — [L. 

1856-57, p. 383, January 29, 1857] 

Office of Commissioner abolished March 3, 1861. — [L. 

1860 (special), p. 18, March 3, 1860] 

Composition 

Commissioner and Register. — [L. 1850-51, p. 131, Feb- 
ruary 5, 1851] 

Two Commissioners, one already provided for by law, 
the other to be appointed by the Governor. — [L. 1856- 
57, p. 383, January 29, 1857] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with the consent of the 

Senate.— [L. 1850-51, p. 131, February 5, 1851] 
Elected by voters in April election 1853 for term of two 

years.— [L. 1852-53, p. 162, January 24, 1853] 
Second Commissioner appointed by the Governor. — [L. 

1856-57, p. 383, January 29, 1857] 
Commissioner elected at the general election in 1858, and 

every second year thereafter. — [L. 1858, p. 404, March 

23, 1858] 



APPENDIX 155 

Incumbents 
Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Contract for work to complete improvement of Des 
Moines River. Sell lands. Commissioner to take per- 
sonal oversight and control of improvements. Exam- 
ine accounts of Register. Register to perform all acts 
connected with the sale of lands, to receive money, 
etc.— [L. 1850-51, p. 131, February 5, 1851] 

Sell and mortgage lands, and issue bonds for money to 
carry on improvements. May enter into contract with 
any company for "sale of all the lands and the tolls 
and water rents for a term of years, who will give 
satisfactory evidence and security for the entire com- 
pletion of the improvement." — [L. 1856-57, p. 383, 
January 29, 1857] 

Receive funds from Des Moines Navigation and Rail- 
road Company and apply on liabilities of Des Moines 
River Improvement.— [L. 1858, p. 427, March 22, 1858] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make annual report of doings connected with these offices 
to Governor to be laid before the General Assembly. 
All contracts, and all receipts of lands to be made 
in triplicate and filed with Register and with Secretary 
of State. Register to report at least monthly to Com- 
missioner, report to be filed with Secretary of State. — 
[L. 1850-51, p. 131, February 5, 1851] 

Commissioner to report semi-annually to the Governor, 
such reports or a summary of them to be submitted 
by him to legislature. Records and papers of Register 
to be transferred to Register of State Land Office. — 
[L. 1856-57, p. 383, January 29, 1857] 

Remarks 

Joint resolution passed January 22, 1853, appointing 
Joseph C. Knapp, Wareham G. Clark, and Alfred He- 



156 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

bard a committee to investigate accounts of Commis- 
sioner and Register and report to Governor. — [L. 1852- 
1853, p. 204, January 22, 1853] 

Law abolishing office of Register required his duties to 
be performed thereafter by Register of State Land 
Office.— [L. 1856-57, p. 383, January 29, 1857] 

Charles Mason appointed by law a Commissioner to take 
action on behalf of State to procure lands belonging 
to grant made by Congress along Des Moines River. — 
[L. 1858, p. 189, March 22, 1858] 






CENSUS BOARD 
Name 

Census Board 

Legal Status 

Code of 1851, p. 100 

Date of Establishment 

February 5, 1851 

Date of Discontinuance 

March 18, 1874.— [L. 1874 (private), p. 59, March 18, 

1874] 

Composition 

Governor, Secretary, Auditor, Treasurer, or any three of 
them.— [Code of 1851, p. 100] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 
Members ex officio. — [Code of 1851, p. 100] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Prepare and cause to be printed suitable blanks to be 
used by assessors in taking census of the State. — [Code 
of 1851, p. 100] 

Constitute the State Board of Equalization and as such 
meet on first Monday of September, 1857, and every 
second year thereafter, and equalize the valuation of 
real property among the counties and towns of the 
State.— [L. 1856-57, p. 196, January 28, 1857] 

Hold a session on the first Monday in July, 1858, as a 
State Board of Equalization.— [L. 1858, p. 212, March 
22, 1858] 



158 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Meet as a State Board of Equalization in August of years 
when real property is assessed. — [Revision of 1860, p. 
115] 

Establish rules to supply defects or reconcile discrep- 
ancies in order to carry out the spirit of Part I, Revi- 
sion of 1860— [Revision of 1860, p. 382] 

Determine rate of State tax for meeting quota of Federal 
tax.— [L. 1862, p. 20, March 10, 1862] 

Fix sum at which Governor may sell State lands, when it 
seems necessary to sell below cost. — [L. 1862, p. 33, 
March 17, 1862] 

Direct expenditure of appropriation for janitor and night 
watch for the Capitol building, an$ approve payments 
under appropriation for general contingent fund. — 
[L. 1862, p. 153, April 8,. 1862] 

Have control of funds appropriated for the relief of sick 
soldiers and extraordinary executive expenses. — [L. 
1862 (extra session), p. 12, September 10, 1862] 

Approve action of Commissioners to lease labor of con- 
victs of Penitentiary. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 14, 
September 10, 1862] 

Appoint one Commissioner for each regiment of Iowa 
Volunteers in the service of United States, to make 
arrangements for the conduct and returns of election 
by soldiers in the field. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 
35, September 11, 1862] 

Draw warrants upon the State Treasury in favor of Com- 
missioners appointed by the President of United States 
for procuring allotments among Iowa soldiers. — [L. 
1862 (extra session), p. 49, September 11, 1862] 

Together with Attorney General of the State act as 
Board of Commissioners to collect money due school 
fund, and purchase Capitol building. — [L. 1864, p. 
106, March 28, 1864] 

Approve sale of certain lands by Register of State Land 
Office.— [L. 1866, p. 21, March 12, 1866] 



APPENDIX 159 

Approve expenditure of appropriation for State Geologi- 
cal Survey.— [L. 1866, p. 67, March 30, 1866] 

Sell United States bonds now in the State Treasury. — 
[L. 1866, p. 74, March 30, 1866] 

Audit and allow costs and expenses arising from the pur- 
chase of property by the State under execution. — [L. 
1866, p. 117, April 2, 1866] 

Procure plans and specifications for a new State Capitol 

— [L. 1868, p. 125, April 6, 1868] 

Approve expenditure of appropriation by Warden for 
improvement of Penitentiary. — [L. 1868, p. 144, April 
7, 1868] 

Confer grant in certain cases upon railroad companies. 

— [L. 1868, p. 167, April 7, 1868]. [L. 1870, p. 73, 
April 7, 1870] 

In case of vacancy appoint successor to Josiah A. Harvey, 
Commissioner to settle land claims with United States 
Government.— [L. 1868, p. 175, April 7, 1868] 

Approve sale of certain school lands at less than minimum 
price.— [L. 1870, p. 29, March 21, 1870] 

Make award concerning certain claims to Des Moines Riv- 
er Lands and file with Register of State Land Office, 
directing settlement by him. — [L. 1870, p. 108, April 
12, 1870] 

Make certificate to Treasurer concerning expenditure of 
appropriation for erection of new State Capitol. — [L. 
1870, p. 131, April 13, 1870] 

Contract with the State Printer for publication of report 
of State Geological Survey and direct disposition of 
same.— [L. 1870, p. 132, April 13, 1870] 

Settle by compromise with defaulting county treasurers. 

— [L. 1870, p. 139, April 13, 1870] 

Approve vouchers and expenditures of certain State 
officers.— [L. 1870, p. 163, April 14, 1870] 

Audit claim of J. W. Caldwell for cavalry service. — [L. 
1870, p. 183, April 14, 1870] 



160 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Approve accounts of Commission to hear claimants of 
Des Moines River lands. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 42, 
April 1, 1872] 

Furnish blanks for taking of a census of the State in 
1873, and perform regular duties in connection with 
the same.— [L. 1872 (private), p. 53, April 9, 1872] 

Approve the expenditures of certain contingent funds 
and other appropriations. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 80, 
April 19, 1872] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Secretary of State to keep a journal of the Acts of Census 
Board. Census returns of assessors to be filed in office 
of Secretary of State and an abstract of same to be 
recorded in a book kept by him for the purpose. Ab- 
stracts to be published as Census Board directs. — [Code 
of 1851, p. 100] 

Keep full records of proceedings as State Board of Equal- 
ization, and transmit abstracts of valuation to county 
clerks.— [L. 1856-57, p. 197, January 28, 1857] 

File oaths of allotment Commissioners as to services per- 
formed. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 50, September 
11, 1862] 

Receive and pass upon report of Josiah A. Harvey, Com- 
missioner appointed to adjust certain land claims with 
the United States government. — [L. 1866, p. 72, March 
30, 1866] 

Report proceedings in their capacity as Commissioners to 
procure plans and specifications for new State Capitol, 
together with such plans and specifications, to next 
General Assembly.— [L. 1868, p. 126, April 6, 1868] 

Remarks 

Territorial Census was taken for the years 1836, 1838, 
1844, and 1846.— [Check list of Iowa Publications, p. 
11] 



APPENDIX 161 

Law passed January 20, 1847, required census to be 
taken previous to August 1, 1847, and every two years 
thereafter. Returns to be made by assessors to the 
Secretary of State.— [L. 1846-47, p. 23, January 20, 
1847] 

Code of 1851 required State Census to be taken in years 
1852, 1854, and 1856, and every ten years after the 
year 1856.— [Code of 1851, p. 100] 

Constitution of 1857 required census of State to be taken 
in the years 1859, 1863, 1865, 1867, 1869, 1875, and 
every ten years thereafter. — [Constitution of 1857, Art. 
Ill, Sec. 33] 

Census to be taken in the year 1873. — [L. 1872 (private), 
p. 53, April 9, 1872] 

Duties to be hereafter performed by Executive Council. 
— [L. 1874 (private), p. 59, March 18, 1874] 

Census Board required to approve bonds of certain offi- 
cers, accounts of expenditure of certain appropriations 
and contingent funds, and various acts and doings of 
State officers, commissioners, etc. 



COMMISSIONERS TO EXAMINE AC- 
COUNTS AND CONDITION OF CER- 
TAIN STATE OFFICES 

Name 

Commissioners to examine accounts and condition of cer- 
tain State offices 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 248, January 24, 1855 

Date of Establishment 
January 24, 1855 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three commissioners. — [L. 1854-55, p. 248, January 24, 
1855] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Governor to be a member ex officio. One appointed by 
Speaker of the House, and other appointed by Speaker 
of the Senate.— [L. 1854-55, p. 248, January 24, 1855] 

Incumbents 

Potvers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Subpoena witnesses, administer oath, etc., in order to 
carry out their object. Have access to offices. Mala 
rules and regulations for keeping of books, papers, ac- 
[L. 1854-55, p. 248, January 24, 1855] 



APPENDIX 163 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report proceedings to next General Assembly. Have 
proceedings printed and distributed among counties. — 
[L. 1854-55, p. 248, January 24, 1855] 

Remarks 



COMMISSIONERS TO DRAFT, REVISE 
AND PREPARE A CODE OF IOWA 

Name 

Commissioners to draft, revise and prepare a code of 
Iowa 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1848 (extra session), p. 42, January 25, 1848 

Date of Establishment 
January 25, 1848 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three Commissioners. — [L. 1848 (extra session), p. 42, 
January 25, 1848] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law creating Commission. — [L. 1848 (extra 
session), p. 42, January 25, 1848] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1848 (extra session), p. 42, January 25, 1848] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Prepare a complete and perfect code of laws, as nearly 
as may be of a general nature only, and furnish a com- 
plete index to same. — [L. 1848 (extra session), p. 42, 
January 25, 1848] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep a journal of proceedings from day to day. Report 
code with notes and index and journal of proceedings 



APPENDIX 165 

to the Governor at the earliest practical period. — [L. 
1848 (extra session), p. 42, January 25, 1848] 

Remarks 



COMMISSIONERS TO SELECT AND LO- 
CATE LANDS APPROPRIATED BY 
CONGRESS FOR DUBUQUE AND 
KEOKUK RAILROAD 

Name 

Commissioners to select and locate lands appropriated 
by Congress for Dubuque and Keokuk Railroad 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1848-49, p. 91, January 15, 1849 

Date of Establishment 
January 15, 1849 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three commissioners. — [L. 1848-49, p. 91, January 15, 

1849] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law providing for commissioners. — [L. 1848- 
49, p. 91, January 15, 1849] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1848-49, p. 91, January 15, 1849] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Select and make location of such lands as Congress may 
appropriate. Personally examine and inspect each piece 
of land selected.— [L. 1848-49, p. 91, January 15, 1849] 






APPENDIX 167 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make full and complete description of lands, to be filed 
with Secretary of State. — [L. 1848-49, p. 91, January 
15, 1849] 

Remarks 



COMMISSIONERS TO REVISE AND IM- 
PROVE THE SCHOOL LAWS OF IOWA. 

Name 

Commissioners to revise and improve the school laws of 
Iowa 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1856 (extra session), p. 78, July 14, 1856 

Date of Establishment 
July 14, 1856 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Three commissioners. — [L. 1856 (extra session), p. 78, 
July 14, 1856] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Commissioners to be appointed by the Governor within 
thirty days from the passage of the act. — [L. 1856 
(extra session), p. 78, July 14, 1856] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Revise and improve school laws of Iowa. — [L. 1856 (extra 
session), p. 78, July 14, 1856] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report proceedings to General Assembly on first day 
of next session. — [L. 1856 (extra session), p. 78, July 
14, 1856] 

Remarks 



COMMISSIONERS TO LOCATE SEAT OF 
GOVERNMENT OP STATE OF IOWA 

Name 

Commissioners to locate seat of government of State of 
Iowa 

Legal Status 
Laws, 1846-47, p. 85, February 22, 1847 

Date of Establishment 
February 22, 1847 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three Commissioners. One of their own number elected 
by them as treasurer. — [L. 1846-47, p. 85, February 
22, 1847] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Commissioners named in law creating office. — [L. 1846- 
47, p. 85, February 22, 1847] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1846-47, p. 85, February 22, 1847] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Locate permanent seat of government, and select lands 
granted by Congress to aid in erecting public buildings. 
Cause to be laid off a town, fix time for sale of lots, 
etc.— [L. 1846-47, p. 85, February 22, 1847] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make a full report in writing of all proceedings to Gov- 
ernor to be filed in office of Secretary of State. All 



170 BEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

surveys, plats of towns, etc., to be filed with Secretary 
of State.— [L. 1846-47, p. 85, February 22, 1847] 

Remarks 

These Commissioners caused the town of Monroe City 
to be laid out. In 1849 the town was vacated by act 
of the General Assembly.— [See L. 1848-49, p. 147, 
January 15, 1849] 



COMMISSIONERS TO RELOCATE SEAT 
OP GOVERNMENT 

Name 

Commissioners to relocate seat of government 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 105, January 25, 1855 

Bate of Establishment 
January 25, 1855 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Five commissioners. — [L. 1854-55, p. 105, January 25, 

1855] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 
Appointed by the Governor. — [L. 1854-55, p. 105, Jan- 
uary 25, 1855] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Eeloeate seat of government at junction of Des Moines 
and Raccoon Rivers. Obtain at least enough land for 
Capitol buildings without expense to the State. Lay 
off into town lots. — [L. 1854-55, p. 105, January 25, 
1855] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

File plat of town and report of their proceedings with the 
Secretary of State. — [L. 1854-55, p. 105, January 25, 

1855] 

Remarks 



CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OP 1857 

Name 

Constitutional Convention of 1857 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1854-55, p. 114, January 24, 1855 

Date of Establishment 
Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

''Number of delegates shall correspond to the number of 
Senators in the General Assembly, according to the 
apportionment at the time of the election." — [L. 1854- 
55, p. 114, January 24, 1855] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 
Incumbents 

Elected by the people of the State by senatorial districts 
if the election in August, 1856, resulted in favor of a 
convention. — [L. 1854-55, p. 114, January 24, 1855] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Appoint its own officers and fix compensation. Provide 
for necessary printing. Revise or amend the Consti- 
tution of Iowa. Fix time and prescribe manner of sub- 
mitting Constitution to vote of people, and canvassing 
votes. Provide for publication of amendments and 
proceedings. — [L. 1854-55, p. 114, January 24, 1855] 



APPENDIX 173 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep journal of its proceedings containing all amend- 
ments, revisions or alterations. Journal to be filed in 
office of Secretary of State as an official paper. — [L. 
1854-55, p. 114, January 24, 1855] 

Remarks 



PART III 

PERIOD OF THE PRESENT CONSTI- 
TUTION 



OFFICES 



13 



ADJUTANT GENERAL 

[See above, Part I] 






ATTORNEY GENERAL 
Name 

Attorney General 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1857, Article V, Section 12 
Laws, 1858, p. 205, March 22, 1858 

Date of Establishment 
1857 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [Constitution of 1857, Art. V, Sec. 12] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected at the October election 1858, and every two years 
thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 205, March 22, 1858] 

Elected at the general election in 1858, and every two 
years thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 404, March 23, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Samuel A. Rice, 1856-1861 * 
Charles C. Nourse, 1861-1865 
Isaac L. Allen, 1865-1866 
Frederick E. Bissell, 1866-1867 
Henry O'Connor, 1867-1872 
Marsena E. Cutts, 1872-1877 
John F. McJunkin, 1877-1881 
Smith McPherson, 1881-1885 
A. J. Baker, 1885-1889 
John Y. Stone, 1889-1895 



1 Continued in service from preceding period. 



APPENDIX 181 

Milton Remley, 1895-1901 
Charles W. Mullan, 1901-1907 
Howard W. Byers, 1907- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Appear for the State and prosecute and defend suits in 
which State is a party or interested. Give opinion in 
writing on questions of law submitted by State officers. 
— [L. 1858, p. 205, March 22, 1858] 

Enforce collection and settlement of claims of the State 
against contractors for convict labor of the State Pen- 
itentiary.— [L. 1860 (special), p. 107, April 3, 1860] 

Bid off property sold under execution for debts due the 
State, or for judgments rendered in favor of the State 
Penitentiary.— [L. 1862, p. 181, April 8, 1862] 

Together with State Census Board act as Board of Com- 
missioners to collect money due the school fund, and to 
purchase Capitol building. — [L. 1864, p. 106, March 
28, 1864] 

Settle with Winterbotham and Jones, lessees of convict 
labor at the Penitentiary, for all claims in favor of or 
against the State.— [L. 1864, p. 160, April 5, 1864] 

Approve certificates of insurance companies. — [L. 1868, 
p. 181, April 7, 1868] 

Upon notification from Auditor, take measures to make 
insurance companies conform to law. — [L. 1868, p. 195, 
April 7, 1868]. [L. 1868, p. 253, April 8, 1868] 

Enforce law in regard to notaries public exercising duties 
after expiration of term. — [L. 1868, p. 301, April 8, 
1868] 

Assist Secretary in compilation of road laws of State. — 
[L. 1870, p. 87, April 11, 1870] 

Ascertain condition of loan to College of Physicians and 
Surgeons at Keokuk.— [L. 1870, p. 252, March 30, 
1870] 

Examine title of lands purchased for State Agricultural 
Society.— [L. 1884, p. 216, April 14, 1884] 



182 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Approve articles of incorporation of mutual benefit asso- 
ciations, and commence action against associations not 
complying with the law. — [L. 1886, pp. 73, 78, April 
2, 1886] 

Together with Secretary and Auditor, settle questions 
arising in regard to nominations for offices of State or 
of divisions larger than one county. — [L. 1892, p. 50, 
April 2, 1892] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive from district attorneys, abstracts of proceedings 
to be taken from the district to Supreme Court. — [L. 
1858, p. 201, March 22, 1858] 

Report to General Assembly when requested. Keep a 
record of all actions and demands prosecuted or de- 
fended, and a record of proceedings. Record all offi- 
cial opinions given by him. — [L. 1858, p. 205, March 
22, 1858] 

Receive from Secretary, annually, list of notaries public 
failing to renew commissions. — [L. 1868, p. 301, April 
7, 1868] 

Receive from Secretary of State statements of facts con- 
cerning pools, trusts, combinations or conspiracies 
among corporations. — [L. 1890, p. 43, May 6, 1890] 

Remarks 



AUDITOR OF STATE 
Name 

Auditor of State. 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1857, Article IV, Section 22 

Bate of Establishment 
1857 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 
Single-headed.— [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV, Sec. 22] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the qualified electors for a term of two years. 

— [Constitution of 1857] 
Elected at general election of 1858, and every second year 
thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 404, March 23, 1858] 

Incumbents 

John Pattee, 1855-1859 x 

Jonathan W. Cattell, 1859-1865 

John A. Elliott, 1865-1871 

John Russell, 1871-1875 

Buren E. Sherman, 1875-1881 

William V. Lucas, 1881-1883 

John L. Brown, 1883-1885 

Jonathan W. Cattell, 1885-1886 

John L. Brown, January 23, 1886-April 13, 1886 

Charles Beardsley, April 13, 1886-July 14, 1886 

John L. Brown, July 14, 1886-87 

James A. Lyons, 1887-1893 



184 EEPOET ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 






C. G. McCarthy, 1893-1899 
Frank F. Merriam, 1899-1903 
Beryl F. Carroll, 1903- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Issue certificates to foreign insurance companies. — [L. 
1856, p. 204, January 28, 1857. See Revision of I860, 
p. 305] 

Manage guarantee fund deposited by insurance com- 
panies.— [L. 1858, p. 16, February 9, 1858] 

Act as member of State Census Board. — [L. 1858, p. 
262, March 23, 1858] 

Act as Clerk of State Board of Equalization. — [L. 1858, 
p. 316, March 23, 1858] 

Assist in classifying cities and towns. — [L. 1858, p. 363, 
March 23, 1858] 

Apportion interest of permanent school fund among 
counties.— [L. 1858, p. 392, March 23, 1858] [L. 1862, 
p. 222] 

Settle accounts of county treasurers, and all collectors of 
revenue due the State, also accounts of public debtors 
for debts due the State. Settle claims against the 
Treasury of the State. Direct and superintend the col- 
lection of all money payable into the treasury, and 
cause to be instituted the proper action for recovery 
of debts. Superintend fiscal concerns of the State. 
Draw warrants on Treasury. — [Revision of 1860, p. 14] 

Act as member of State Board of Canvassers. — [Revision 
of 1860, p. 85] 

Appoint a deputy. — [Revision of 1860, p. 98] 

Purchase dictionaries for distribution among the schools 
of the State. — [L. Board of Education, 1858, p. 36, 
December 24, 1858] 

Audit accounts of Quartermaster General. — [L. 1862, p. 
233, April 8, 1862] 



APPENDIX 185 

Audit losses to school fund, and prescribe rules for ascer- 
taining such losses. Issue bonds in certain cases. — [L. 
1864, p. 173, April 5, 1864] 

Perform duties hitherto required of the Board of Com- 
missioners to audit accounts relative to the military 
organization.— [L. 1866, p. 12, February 23, 1866] 

Supply county recorders with forms and instructions 
for making assessments. — [L. 1866, p. 55, March 26, 
1866] 

Close accounts with Federal Tax and War and Defense 
Fund.— [L. 1866, p. 60, March 27, 1866] 

Upon certain conditions authorize insurance companies 
to commence business. Make inquiries and examine af- 
fairs of insurance companies and revoke certificates if 
conditions are found unsound. Appoint insurance ex- 
aminers if deemed expedient. Return deposits made 
under law of February 9, 1858.— [L. 1868, pp. 181- 
199, April 7, 1868] 

Authorize commencement of business, examine affairs and 
notify Attorney General in case of insolvency, of life 
insurance companies in the State. Receive deposits 
from life insurance companies in certain cases. Per- 
form certain other functions connected with the over- 
sight of life insurance companies. — [L. 1868, pp. 246- 
257, April 8, 1868] 

Consider claims of certain counties for money stolen from 
the county treasuries and give credit to the counties 
therefor.— [L. 1872 (private), p. 130, April 11, 1872] 

Appoint agents in the various counties to make complete 
settlement, under his direction, of unadjusted school 
fund accounts. Perform certain other duties in con- 
nection with the protection of the school fund and 
collection of interest. — [L. 1872 (public), pp. 39, 40, 
April 9, 1872] 

Examine claims of counties for exemption from liability 
for loss of school fund. — [L. 1872 (public) , p. 72, April 
19, 1872] 



186 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Act as member of the Executive Council. — [Code of 1873, 
p. 20] 

Cause revenue laws of the State to be published and dis- 
tributed to county auditors. — [Code of 1873, p. 140] 

Cause examination to be made of associations conducting 
a banking business in the State. — [Code of 1873, p. 
293] 

Issue certificates authorizing savings banks to commence 
business. Appoint savings bank examiners and enforce 
conformity of savings banks to law. — [L. 1874 (public), 
pp. 47-57, March 21, 1874] 

Settle unadjusted revenue, insane, law, or other accounts 
with the several counties. — [L. 1876, p. 22, March 3, 
1876] 

Suspend insurance companies from operation in the State 
upon refusal to pay expenses of examination made or 
ordered by the Auditor. — [L. 1876, p. 30, March 4, 
1876] 

Cause to be returned to counties excess of taxes paid 
into State Treasury.— [L. 1876, p. 98, March 15, 1876] 

Negotiate with Burlington and Missouri River Railroad 
Company for purchase of certain land. — [L. 1876, p. 
149, March 17, 1876] 

May administer oaths in certain cases. — [L. 1880, p. 53, 
March 19, 1880] 

Consolidate accounts of War and Defense bond tax with 
State revenue and close accounts with counties. — [L. 
1882, p. 6, February 11, 1882] 

Approve articles of incorporations of mutual benefit asso- 
ciations. Cause examinations of such associations to be 
made under certain conditions. Receive fee from for- 
eign incorporations. Issue certificates to mutual bene- 
fit associations entitling them to carry on business. [L. 
1886, pp. 73-80, April 2, 1886] 

Receive and transmit to surety companies in certain cases 
service for suit against said companies for bond given 
by them.— [L. 1886, p. 183, April 10, 1886] 



APPENDIX 187 

Appoint bank examiners. — [L. 1890, p. 74, April 24, 
1890] 

Together with Secretary and Attorney General settle 
questions arising in regard to nominations for offices 
of State or divisions larger than one county. — [L. 1892, 
p. 50, April 2, 1892] 

Act as member of State Geological Board. — [L. 1892, p. 
98, April 7, 1892] 

Examine policy contracts of fire insurance companies 
transacting business in this State. — [L. 1894, p. 42, 
April 26, 1894] 

Issue permits to fraternal beneficiary associations in cer- 
tain cases and conduct examinations and perform cer- 
tain other duties connected with such organizations. — 
[L. 1896, pp. 26-31, April 3, 1896] 

Issue certificates to building and loan or savings and 
loan associations, examine into their condition and en- 
force provisions concerning their organization and man- 
agement. Perform certain other duties connected with 
the supervision of such associations. — [L. 1896, pp. 80- 
89, April 7, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive and file semi-annual statements of fire and marine 
insurance companies incorporated in the State, and 
statements of affairs of foreign companies desiring to 
transact business in the State, such statements to be 
renewed by agents in the month of January of each 
year.— [L. 1856-57, p. 202, January 28, 1857. See 
Revision of 1860, p. 305] 

Receive from county clerks abstracts of real property 
and statements of doings of county boards of equali- 
zation.— [L. 1858, p. 212, March 22, 1858] 

File copy of list of securities of banking corporations in 
book kept for purpose. Receive and file copy of cer- 
tificates of banking corporations, also copy of annual 
list of share-holders, and quarterly statements of af- 



188 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

fairs of such corporations. — [L. 1858, pp. 215, 234, 
March 22, 1858] 

Receive from county clerks annual abstracts of property. 
Receive from county judges reports of delinquent taxes, 
etc. Receive monthly statements from county treas- 
urers.— [L. 1858, pp. 315, 326, 327, March 23, 1858] 

Receive annual report from Superintendent of Public 
Instruction. Receive annual reports of county judges 
showing amount of interest of permanent school fund 
in hands of treasurers of counties. — [L. 1858, p. 392, 
March 23, 1858] 

Receive from Superintendent of Public Instruction all 
books, papers, etc., relating to school fund in office 
of Superintendent.— [L. 1858, p. 402, March 23, 1858] 

Keep all accounts of which the State of Iowa is a party. 
Keep separate accounts of all funds, incomes, etc., pay- 
able into the State Treasury and all disbursements 
thereof. Keep all books, papers, documents, securities, 
etc., appertaining to the fiscal concerns of the State and 
all property of the State not required to be kept in 
some other office. Furnish to the Governor on his 
requisition, information in writing as to subjects con- 
nected with his office. Report to the General Assembly 
at its regular sessions and whenever required. Require 
statements from persons handling money or property 
of the State. — [Revision of I860, p. 14] 

Receive warrants from Treasurer on the first Monday in 
March, June, September, and November annually. — 
[Revision of 1860, p. 18] 

Receive in February, annually, from the clerk of district 
court, reports of amount of interest on permanent 
school fund then in hands of county treasurers. Keep 
separate books for school fund accounts. Receive from 
Secretary of Board of Education in February, annu- 
ally, report as to number of persons between five and 
twenty-one years of age in each organized county. Re- 
ceive from clerk of district courts annual settlement 



APPENDIX 189 

sheets of counties. — [Revision of 1860, pp. 349, 353, 
April 3, 1860] 

File oaths of office of Trustees, Managers, Commissioners, 
and Inspectors of Public Buildings, Improvements, and 
Institutions.— [Revision of 1860, p. 385, April 2, 1860] 

File in office all claims allowed by Board of Commission- 
ers to audit military accounts and disbursements, also 
books, and proceedings turned over by Board at the 
close of term. File vouchers for all payments to sol- 
diers and others. — [L. 1861 (extra session), p. 11, May 
28, 1861] 

Keep separate account of funds received as State quota 
of Federal tax.— [L. 1862, p. 19, March 10, 1862] 

Receive from life insurance companies incorporated under 
laws of other States, statement of finances and copy of 
articles of incorporation. — [L. 1862, p. 39, March 17, 
1862] 

Receive from clerk of board of supervisors of each county, 
annual statements regarding the school fund in such 
county, and report in case of loss to the fund, to the 
General Assembly.— [L. 1862, p. 170, April 8, 1862] 

Receive from the Trustees of Deaf and Dumb and Blind 
Asylums reports of number of pupils in the institu- 
tions.— [L. 1862, p. 176, April 8, 1862] 

Receive semi-annual estimates and accounts of Adjutant 
General in his capacity as Quartermaster General. — 
[L. 1864, p. 51, March 18, 1864] 

Receive on January 1, of each year, report from Super- 
intendent of Public Instruction showing number of 
children, in each county, between ages of five and 
twenty-one years.— [L. 1864, p. 55, March 19, 1864] 

File vouchers for expenditures for erection of permanent 
building at State Agricultural College and Farm. — 
[L. 1864, p. 70, March 22, 1864] 

Receive from the Principal of the Institution for the 
Blind accounts for clothing furnished inmates. — [L. 
1866, p. 37, March 22, 1866] 



190 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Receive and file certificates and other papers from insur- 
ance companies doing business in the State. Receive 
in January of each year complete statements from 
general insurance companies and accident insurance 
companies. Prepare report to be made on or before 
March 1, showing, in tabular form, information con- 
cerning insurance companies. Said report to be print- 
ed in a single document. — [L. 1868, pp. 181-199, April 
7, 1868] 

Receive annually from life insurance companies state- 
ments of affairs for the preceding year. Receive cer- 
tificates and other papers, and, in January of each year, 
complete statement from life insurance companies in 
the State. Report to General Assembly concerning 
companies, at earliest practical date after returns have 
been received.— [L. 1868, pp. 246-257, April 8, 1868] 

Receive from county auditors reports of unavailable taxes 
in each county.— [L. 1870, p. 40, March 26, 1870] 

Render to Treasurer monthly accounts of fees and allow- 
ances charged and collected by him. — [L. 1870, p. 134, 
April 13, 1870] 

Receive note and mortgage for loan to Orphan Asylum 
at Andrew.— [L. 1872 (private), p. 84, April 19, 1872] 

Report to next General Assembly concerning his action 
in the matter of counties claiming loss of money from 
treasuries through theft. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 130, 
April 11, 1872] 

Receive on or before April 1, 1872, full and final report of 
commissioner to prosecute war claims against the 
United State government, together with vouchers and 
list of claims unsettled. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 16. 
March 13, 1872] 

File settlement sheets of agents to adjust school fund 
accounts. Receive from county auditors annual report 
concerning sales of school land, and semi-annual report 
concerning interest on school fund. — [L. 1872 (public), 
pp. 39, 40, 41, April 9, 1872] 



APPENDIX 191 

File tax receipts of insurance companies not organized 
under law of State.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 110, April 
23, 1872] 

Receive from Governor and county auditors, on or before 
November 15, annually, report as to number of printed 
copies of laws sold and on hand. — [Code of 1873, p. 6] 

Receive, on or before November 1, preceding each regular 
session of the General Assembly, vouchers and state- 
ment of accounts from all officers in charge of the ex- 
penditure of appropriations. Transmit detailed re- 
port to the Governor, on or before November 15, pre- 
ceding each regular session of the General Assembly. 
— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Receive from county auditors abstracts of property in 
counties. Transmit to county auditors instructions 
after equalization by State Board. Receive from coun- 
ty auditors, statements of aggregate valuation of prop- 
erty.— [Code of 1873, pp. 140, 141, 143] 

May require additional reports from associations conduct- 
ing a banking business in the State. — [Code of 1873, 
p. 293] 

Receive from presiding officers of houses of General As- 
sembly certificates concerning mileage, etc., of mem- 
bers, officers, and employees. — [L. 1874 (public), p. 4, 
February 17, 1874] 

Receive from savings banks, certificates concerning capi- 
tal, etc., oaths of directors or trustees and quarterly 
statements of affairs and conditions. Report to Gen- 
eral Assembly at each session concerning the condition 
of every savings bank. — [L. 1874 (public), pp. 47-57, 
March 21, 1874] 

Receive receipted bills and account of Commissioners to 
arrange for relief of sufferers from grasshopper raid 
in 1873.— [L. 1874 (private), p. 12, February 26, 
1874] 



192 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

File bonds of railroad companies pledging conformity to 
certain acts.— [L. 1876, p. 123, March 17, 1876] 

Eeceive monthly from the Superintendent of the Asylum 
for the Feeble-Minded a sworn statement concerning 
the number of children in the institution the preceding 
month.— [L. 1876, p. 147, March 17, 1876] 

Examine policies of fire insurance companies and require 
certain provisions.— [L. 1878, p. 34, March 15, 1878] 

Receive unredeemed bonds of counties, towns, and cities, 
and report to Executive Council. — [L. 1878, p. 52, 
March 20, 1878] 

Receive annual report of telegraph companies and lay 
before the Executive Council. — [L. 1878, p. 53, March 
21, 1878] 

Receive annual report of mutual insurance companies 
and incorporate tabulation in his annual report. — [L. 
1878, p. 92, March 23, 1878] 

Receive warrants from the Treasurer in January, April, 
July, and October.— [L. 1878, p. 101, March 25, 1878] 

File receipts from county treasurers for payment of re- 
mainder of swamp land indemnities. — [L. 1878, p. 122, 
March 25, 1878] 

File pay rolls of militia companies claiming payment for 
service at time of anticipated riots in 1877. — [L. 1878, 
p. 133, March 25, 1878] 

Receive monthly affidavit from the Warden of peniten- 
tiary at Fort Madison that he has not wrongly used 
the funds of the institution. — [L. 1878, p. 154, March 
26, 1878] 

Receive monthly statement from the Superintendent of 
the Girls' Department of the Iowa Reform School as 
to the number of girls in the institution. — [L. 1882, 
p. 90, March 15, 1882] 

Receive biennial report of State Inspector of Oils and 
lay same before the General Assembly. — [L. 1884, p. 
194, April 14, 1884] 



APPENDIX 193 

Eeceive and file certain papers and sworn statements 
from mutual benefit associations. Receive annually a 
detailed statement from each mutual benefit associa- 
tion and publish same in his annual report — [L. 1886, 
pp. 73-80, April 2, 1886] 

File certificates of prosecution for violation of laws reg- 
ulating the practice of pharmacy. — [L. 1888, p. 101, 
April 12, 1888] 

Make biennial report to Governor on or before November 
1, in the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 114, April 
7, 1888] 

Eeceive annual reports of fraternal beneficiary associa- 
tions.— [L. 1896, p. 28, April 3, 1896] 

Receive monthly statements of Secretary and Treasurer 
of Commissioners of Pharmacy. — [L. 1896, p. 60, April 
14, 1896] 

File articles of incorporation and certain other papers of 
building and loan and savings and loan associations. 
File record of examinations of such associations. Make 
report of condition of such associations in biennial re- 
port to Governor.— [L. 1896, pp. 80-89, April 7, 1896] 

Remarks 

Receive vouchers and accounts of Trustees, Commission- 
ers, and other officers in charge of buildings, etc., or 
intrusted with the expenditure of appropriations. Re- 
quired to audit and approve numerous accounts and 
acts. 



14 



CURATOR OP HISTORICAL COLLEC- 
TIONS 

Name 

Curator of Historical Collections 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1892, p. 82, April 8, 1892 

Bate of Establishment 
April 8, 1892 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1892, p. 82, April 8, 1892] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Trustees of the State Library for term 
of six years.— [L. 1892, p. 82, April 8, 1892] 

Incumbents 

Charles Aldrich, 1892- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Collect and arrange books, papers, manuscripts and other 
material of a historical, ethnological, or archaeological 
nature, concerning Iowa and the West. Collect me- 
morials, mementos, portraits, etc., of Iowa pioneers and 
soldiers. Subscribe for and preserve at least two news- 
papers from each county in the State and cause same 
to be bound. Catalogue all collections. Keep rooms 
open to inspection of visitors. — [L. 1892, p. 82, April 
8, 1892] 
Together with Adjutant General cause colors, standards 
and battle flags of Iowa regiments and batteries to be 



APPENDIX 195 

placed in cases in the Capitol Building. — [L. 1892, p. 
104, April 7, 1892] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Prepare biennial report for publication. — [L. 1892, p. 
82, April 8, 1892] 

Remarks 



CUSTODIAN OP PUBLIC BUILDINGS 

Name 

Custodian of Public Buildings 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1886, p. 168, April 10, 1886 

Date of Establishment 
April 10, 1886 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1886, p. 168, April 10, 1886] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Senate, for 
term of two years.— [L. 1886, p. 168, April 10, 1886] 

Incumbents 

Ed. Wright, 1886-1890 
W. L. Carpenter, 1890-1894 
George Metzger, 1894-1898 
Joseph D. McGarraugh, 1898-1902 
Timothy E. McCurdy, 1902- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Take charge of Capitol buildings and grounds and other 
buildings and property belonging to the State at the 
seat of government not placed by law in charge of some 
other person. Purchase furniture and stores under or- 
ders of the Executive Council. Cause repairs to be 
made in public buildings, and contract for fuel, lights, 
water, ice and other conveniences for the use of the 



APPENDIX 197 

State offices and boards, subject to approval by the 
Executive Council. Have charge of the janitor and 
police force. Assign official apartments in State 
buildings with consent of Executive Council. Insti- 
tute proceedings against persons injuring public prop- 
erty under his charge. Perform such duties as may be 
imposed on him by the Executive Council. — [L. 1886, 
p. 168, April 10, 1886] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep in his office record of all lands and other property 
in his care together with plans and surveys. Make 
quarterly and annual reports to the Governor and con- 
solidated biennial report for the use of the General 
Assembly.— [L. 1886, p. 168, April 10, 1886] 

Remarks 



GOVERNOR 



Name 

Governor 



Legal Status 

Constitution of 1857, Article IV, Section 1 

Date of Establishment 
1857 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the qualified electors at the time and place of 
voting for members of the General Assembly, for term 
of two years. — [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV, Sec. 2] 

Elected at general election of the year 1859 and every two 
years thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 404, March 23, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Ralph P. Lowe, 1858-1860 * 
Samuel J. Kirkwood, 1860-1864 
William M. Stone, 1864-1868 
Samuel Merrill, 1868-1872 
Cyrus C. Carpenter, 1872-1876 
Samuel J. Kirkwood, 1876-1877 
Joshua G. Newbold, 1877-1878 
John H. Gear, 1878-1882 
Buren R. Sherman, 1882-1886 



1 Governor James W. Grimes of the preceding period served until 
the inauguration of Governor Lowe, January 13, 1858. 



APPENDIX 199 

William Larrabee, 1886-1890 
Horace Boies, 1890-1894 
Frank D. Jackson, 1894-1896 
Francis M. Drake, 1896-1898 
Leslie M. Shaw, 1898-1902 
Albert B. Cummins, 1902^ 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Approve or veto bills passed by the General Assembly. — 
[Constitution of 1857, Art. Ill, Sec. 16] 

Take care that laws are executed. Transact all executive 
business with officers of the government — civil and 
military. Require information from officers of execu- 
tive department. Act as Commander-in-chief of the 
militia. Fill vacancies where no other provision is 
made. Call extra session of legislature and adjourn 
in case of disagreement. Grant reprieves, commuta- 
tions, and pardons. — [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV] 

Appoint an agent to proceed to Washington to settle 
swamp land business of the State, also one or more 
agents to select land in new counties. With Register 
of State Land Office, apportion scrip from swamp lands 
among the counties. — [L. 1858, p. 3, January 27, 1858] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees for State University. 
— [L. 1858, p. 84, March 12, 1858] 

Appoint a Commissioner to settle with the sureties of J. 
D. Eads, late Superintendent of Public Instruction. — 
[L. 1858, p. 92, March 15, 1858] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees for Agricultural Col- 
lege.— [L. 1858, p. 173, March 22, 1858] 

Institute proceedings for the collection of all money due 
the State from county treasurers — [L. 1858, p. 209, 
March 22, 1858] 

Act as member of State Census Board. — [L. 1858, p. 262, 
March 23, 1858] 

Assist in classifying cities and towns. — [L. 1858, p. 363, 
March 23, 1858] 



200 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Issue election proclamation at least thirty days before all 
general elections and before all special elections desig- 
nating time of election, offices to be filled, etc. — [L. 
1858, p. 403, March 23, 1858] 

Appoint three Commissioners, and make similar appoint- 
ments whenever in his judgment the public service 
requires it, to examine accounts of State officers. Sus- 
pend officers found guilty of defalcation, etc. — [L. 
1858, p. 410, March 23, 1858] 

Issue statements entitling purchasers to payment for land 
bought by them under 500,000 acre land grant, and 
afterward sold by State. — [L. 1860 (special), p. 70, 
April 2, 1860] 

Employ counsel to protect interests of the State in any 
action or proceeding. — [Revision of 1860, p. 10] 

Offer reward not exceeding $500 for apprehension of 
criminals. — [Revision of 1860, p. 12] 

Assist Register of State Land Office in arranging plan for 
preserving books and records of Land Office. Sign all 
patents for State lands. — [Revision of 1860, p. 19] 

Act as member of State Board of Canvassers. — [Revision 
of 1860, p. 85] 

Issue certificates to Presidential electors. — [Revision of 
1860, p. 87] 

Approve bonds of State officers. — [Revision of 1860, p. 
90] 

May require copy of minutes of evidence taken at trial, 
when application is made for pardon, reprieve, com- 
mutation of sentence or remission of fine or forfeiture. 
— [Revision of 1860, p. 852] 

Visit the State Penitentiary at least once in three months, 
inspect conditions and accounts, and make necessary 
alterations in regulations. May appoint visitor to 
carry on inspection in his place. May remove Warden 
if necessary. — [Revision of 1860, pp. 864, 865, April 
2, 1860] 

Act as member of Board of Commissioners appointed in 



APPENDIX 201 

connection with the War and Defense Fund. — [L. 1861, 
(extra session), p. 18, May 28, 1861] 

Direct organization of the militia. Appoint Adjutant 
General, and other staff officers. — [L. 1861 (extra ses- 
sion), p. 22, May 28, 1861] 

May sell property belonging; to the State for sum cover- 
ing cost, or for sum fixed by the Census Board. — [L. 
1862, p. 33, March 17, 1862] 

Authorized to adjust with the general government the 
excess of land under the 500,000 acre land grant and 
to reconvey the unsold excess. — [L. 1862, p. 58, March 
22, 1862] 

Authorized to select and obtain the remainder of the 
University land grant.— [L. 1862, p. 139, April 7, 1862] 

Push with United States government, claims of counties, 
towns, corporations, etc., for war expenses. — [L. 1862, 
p. 143, April 7, 1862] 

May order a draft from the militia for public service. — 
[L. 1862, p. 235, April 8, 1862] 

Authorized to send not more than three persons to look 
after Iowa soldiers wounded at Fort Donelson, Tenne- 
see .— [L. 1862, p. 246, March 12, 1862] 

Raise a force, and provide for the protection of the 
Northwestern frontier. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 
1, September 9, 1862] 

Appoint three special medical examiners. — [L. 1862 (ex- 
tra session), p. 10, September 10, 1862] 

Raise a force of volunteers to protect the southern bor- 
der; make arrangements for payment of same. — [L. 
1862 (extra session), pp. 14, 16, September 11, 1862] 

Appoint Commissioner to select lands for benefit of the 
Agricultural College, transmit report of same to Trus- 
tees of Agricultural College, and take measures for 
certification of said lands. — [L. 1862 (extra session), 
p. 25, September 11, 1862] 

Cause militia to be organized as speedily as possible into 



202 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

companies. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 46, September 
11, 1862] 

Appoint sanitary agents to visit troops in the field. — 
[L. 1862- (extra session), p. 47, September 11, 1862] 

Appoint Commissioners to select land granted to State 
by Act of Congress, July 13, 1862.— [L. 1862 (extra 
session), p. 48, September 11, 1862] 

Appoint Assistant Adjutant General. — [L. 1862 (extra 
session), p. 49, September 11, 1862] 

Appoint three Commissioners to settle with sureties of 
James D. Eads, late Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion.— [L. 1864, p. 16, February 18, 1864] 

Appoint annually, commissioners of a sufficient num- 
ber to arrange for the conduct and returns of elections 
by soldiers in the field.— [L. 1864, p. 26, February 27, 
1864] 

Appoint an engineer to make preliminary survey of a 
ship canal route from La Salle, Illinois, to the Missis- 
sippi River.— [L. 1864, p. 62, March 19, 1864] 

Settle with the United States authorities, and collect all 
claims of the State, growing out of the War of the 
Rebellion, protection of the frontier, and the sales of 
public land.— [L. 1864, p. 68, March 22, 1864] 

Approve and certify plans and estimates for erection of 
permanent building at Agricultural College and Farm. 
— [L. 1864, p. 69, March 22, 1864] 

Order out militia for actual service, in case of alarm, 
insurrection, invasion, or war. — [L. 1864, p. 92, March 
26, 1864] 

Keep the executive office at Des Moines and keep a secre- 
tary at said office in his absence. — [L. 1864, p. 95, 
March 26, 1864] 

Execute release of lands to the United States and perform 
certain other duties connected with Des Moines River 
lands.— [L. 1864, pp. 131-140, March 28, 1864] 

Arrange for settlement of claims to saline lands in Ap- 
panoose County. — [L. 1866, p. 15, March 3, 1866] 



APPENDIX 203 

Perform certain duties in connection with titles to lands 
certified to the State. — [L. 1868, p. 10, February 5, 
1868] 

Execute deeds to certain lands in connection with the 
Des Moines Valley Railroad Company. — [L. 1868, pp. 
65, 66, March 31, 1868] 

Issue patents and perform other duties connected with 
McGregor and Sioux City Railway Company. — [L. 
1868, p. 69, March 31, 1868] 

Act as member of commission to arrange for erection of 
buildings for Institution for Deaf and Dumb at Council 
Bluffs.— [L. 1868, p. 148, April 7, 1868] 

Direct district attorneys to commence proceedings in tak- 
ing private property for drains, sewers or other con- 
veniences of State institutions. — [L. 1868, p. 274, April 
8, 1868] 

Act as President, and appoint other members of Board 
of Immigration.— [L. 1870, p. 33, March 23, 1870] 

Appoint Commissioners in each of the United States and 
Territories to take acknowledgements, administer oaths, 
etc.— [L. 1870, p. 43, March 30, 1870] 

Execute patents for lands to Dubuque, Bellevue and 
Mississippi Railway Company. — [L. 1870, p. 73, April 
7, 1870] 

Cause report of Commissioners to revise statutes to be 
printed.— [L. 1870, p. 76, April 7, 1870] 

Act as member of Board of Regents of State University. 
— [L. 1870, p. 89, April 11, 1870] 

Act as member of Boards of Trustees of Iowa Hospitals 
for the Insane at Mt. Pleasant and Independence. Meet 
with Superintendents of the two institutions and adopt 
rules concerning the admission of patients into the 
respective Hospitals.— [L. 1870, pp. 112, 128, April 12, 
1870] 

Appoint commission of three to examine claims in con- 
nection with Des Moines River land. — [L. 1872 (pri- 
vate), p. 8, January 31. 1872] 



204 BEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Appoint an agent to collect amount due from United 
States, to the State of Iowa for lands disposed of to 
officers and soldiers in the Mexican War. — [L. 1872 
(private), p. 122, February 21, 1872] 

Make settlement with contractors for Penitentiary labor, 
for building of shops at Fort Madison. — [L. 1872 
(private), p. 135, April 23, 1872] 

Appoint Visiting Committee for Hospitals for the Insane. 
— [L. 1872 (public), p. 95, April 23, 1872] 

Appoint the State Librarian. Act as member and presi- 
dent of Board of Trustees of State Library. — [L. 1872 
(public), p. 98, April 23, 1872] 

Not to pardon, unless same shall have been recommended 
by the General Assembly, persons convicted of crimes 
heretofore punishable with death. — [L. 1872 (public), 
p. 140, May 1, 1872] 

Appoint a committee to examine Penitentiaries at Ana- 
mosa and Fort Madison, said committee to report to the 
next General Assembly. — [L. 1873 (adjourned session), 
p. 23, February 13, 1873] 

Make investigation concerning modification or removal 
of dams in Des Moines River. — [L. 1873 (adjourned 
session), p. 24, February 17, 1873] 

Procure statistics concerning transportation. — [L. 1873 
(adjourned session), p. 25, February 20, 1873] 

Assist Register of State Land Office in procuring from 
general land office and local land offices, certified lists 
of lands upon which there are conflicting claims. — 
[L. 1873 (adjourned session), p. 27, February 25, 1873] 

Act as member of the Executive Council. — [Code of 1873, 
p. 20] 

Cause office of Treasurer to be inspected at least four 
times in every year. — [Code of 1873, p. 24] 

Appoint State Fish Commissioners. — [L. 1874 (public), 
p. 38, March 19, 1874] 

Employ counsel to assist in prosecution of suits for viola- 






APPENDIX 205 

tion of law concerning railroad transportation. — [L. 
1874 (public), p. 88, March 23, 1874] 

Appoint Commissioners to arrange for relief of sufferers 
from grasshopper raid of 1873. — [L. 1874 (private), 
p. 11, February 26, 1874] 

Appoint Commissioners to contract with persons for lease 
of labor of convicts of Penitentiary at Fort Madison. — 
[L. 1874 (private), p. 31, March 14, 1874] 

May appoint an exposition manager and assistants to per- 
form duties in connection with the Centennial Celebra- 
tion of 1876 at Philadelphia.— [L. 1876, p. 14, Febru- 
ary 26, 1876] 

Appoint, with consent of Executive Council, Board of 
Eailroad Commissioners. — [L. 1878, p. 67, March 23, 
1878] 

Appoint staff officers of Iowa National Guard. Order 
out the militia in certain cases. Pass on all sentences 
of courts-martial.— [L. 1878, pp. 109, 115, March 25, 
1878] 

Issue warrants for execution of persons sentenced to 
death penalty.— [L. 1878, p. 153, March 26, 1878] 

Approve accounts for expenses of Commissioners to inves- 
tigate the management of the Penitentiary at Fort 
Madison.— [L. 1878, p. 174, March 26, 1878] 

Appoint delegates to the International Prison Congress 
at Stockholm, Sweden.— [L. 1878, p. 179, March 25, 
1878] 

May require information from county officers. — [L. 1880, 
p. 19, March 4, 1880] 

May administer oaths in certain cases. — [L. 1880, p. 53, 
March 19, 1880] 

Make and publish regulations for the government of the 
Iowa National Guard.— [L. 1880, p. 69, March 20, 
1880] 

Appoint three Commissioners of Pharmacy. — [L. 1880, 
p. 71, March 22, 1880] 



206 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Appoint an assistant Fish Commissioner. — [L. 1880, p. 
151, March 26, 1880] 

Appoint State Mine Inspector. Appoint board of ex- 
aminers, upon written charges made by miners against 
Inspector, to investigate and report to Governor. — [L. 
1880, pp. 196, 200, March 30, 1880] 

Together with Hon. J. D. Gillett and Hon. A. J. Holmes 
procure medal for Kate Shelley. — [L. 1882, p. 40, 
March 9, 1882] 

Appoint a judge for the second circuit of the sixth 
judicial district to serve from June 1, 1884, to January 
1, 1885.— [L. 1884, p. 17, March 14, 1884] 

Appoint an agent to select land along the line of the rail- 
road from McGregor to Sheldon. — [L. 1884, p. 76, 
March 27, 1884] 

Appoint Commissioner of Labor Statistics, with advice 
and consent of Executive Council. — [L. 1884, p. 134, 
April 3, 1884] 

Appoint State Inspector of Oils, with advice and consent 
of Senate.— [L. 1884, p. 192, April 14, 1884] 

Appoint State Veterinary Surgeon and approve certain 
of his actions.— [L. 1884, p. 202, April 14, 1884] 

Appoint Board of Commissioners to locate Additional 
Hospital for Insane and erect buildings. Appoint 
Board of Trustees for Additional Hospital for Insane 
upon completion of buildings. — [L. 1884, pp. 220, 222, 
April 21, 1884] 

Procure oil portraits of deceased Governors and others 
for the new Capitol.— [L. 1884, p. 232, March 27, 1884] 

Appoint agent to prosecute claim due the State from the 
United States as refund of direct war tax and for 
interest on money advanced by the State during the 
Civil War.— [L 1884, p. 237, April 5, 1884] 

Appoint a State Dairy Commissioner. — [L. 1886, p. 54, 
March 27, 1886] 

Appoint Board of Commissioners for Iowa Soldiers' 



APPENDIX 207 

Home and approve plans for buildings. — [L. 1886, pp. 
62, 63, March 31, 1886] 
Make full settlement with Commissioners to build Capitol. 

— [L. 1886, p. 120, April 8, 1886] 

Appoint Commissioners to locate Iowa Soldiers' Home. — 
[L. 1886, p. 148, April 10, 1886] 

Appoint State Mine Inspectors. — [L. 1886, p. 161, April 
10, 1886] 

Appoint Custodian of Public Buildings. — [L. 1886, p. 
168, April 10, 1886] 

Order transfer of persons when necessary to department 
of criminal insane at Penitentiary at Anamosa. — [L. 
1888, p. 88, April 10, 1888] 

Appoint State Inspectors of Boats. — [L. 1888, p. 143, 
April 12, 1888] 

Act as member of soldiers' and sailors' monument com- 
mission.— [L. 1888, p. 172, April 11, 1888] 

Make contract for lease of lot for use of the "Governor's 
Guard".— [L. 1888, p. 219, March 10, 1888] 

Appoint a commission of three persons to make examina- 
tion concerning employment of blind people within the 
State and report to the Twenty -third General Assembly. 

— [L. 1888, p. 226, April 13, 1888] 

Arrange with W. W. Bellknap for his fee for prosecuting 
certain claims.— [L. 1888, p. 233, April 6, 1888] 

Appoint Director of Weather and Crop Service upon rec- 
ommendation of Board of Directors of State Agricul- 
tural Society.— [L. 1890, p. 44, April 24, 1890] 

Appoint Board of Commissioners for Industrial Home 
for the Blind.— [L. 1890, p. 78, April 23, 1890] 

Issue certificates of restoration of privileges of citizen- 
ship to convicts whenever he shall deem it proper. — 
[L. 1890, p. 84, May 12, 1890] 

Act as member of State Geological Board. — [L. 1892, 
p. 98, April 7, 1892] 

Cause to be painted a portrait of Samuel J. Kirkwood for 
the Capitol.— [L. 1892, p. 136, April 7, 1892] 



208 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 






Appoint Board of Commissioners for Additional Hospital 
for the Insane (Cherokee) and upon notification from 
them of completion of buildings, appoint Board of 
Trustees.— [L. 1894, pp. 83, 85, March 23, 1894] 

Appoint a commission of five persons to cooperate with 
the Chickamaugua and Chattanooga National Military 
Park Commission in ascertaining and marking position 
of Iowa troops in these battles. Report to be made 
by commission to the Twenty-sixth General Assembly. 

— [L. 1894, p. 113, April 24, 1894] 

Appoint a commission of five persons to take action for 
proper interment of victims of Spirit Lake Massacre 
and erection of commemorative monument. Report to 
be made to the Governor.— [L. 1894, p. 116, March 30, 
1894] 

Cause to be painted a portrait of "William M. Stone for 
the Capitol.— [L. 1894, p. 155, April 7, 1894] 

Appoint a commission of three persons to arrange for, 
and in conjunction with a local committee, take charge 
of a celebration at Burlington of the semi-centennial 
of the admission of Iowa as a State. — [L. 1896, p. 119, 
April 17, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Communicate by message to the General Assembly at 
each regular session. Report to the General Assembly 
cases of reprieves, commutations, and pardons granted. 

— [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV] 

Receive report of M. L. Morris, agent to negotiate loan 
of $200,000, and transmit to General Assembly. — [L. 
1858, p. 7, February 8, 1858] 

Receive returns from J. Palmer of Spirit Lake of Volun- 
teer company recruited by him in 1857, also monthly 
returns from captain of company when organized. — [L. 
1858, pp. 11, 12, February 9, 1858] 

Receive reports of Board of Commissioners of State 
Bank and issue proclamation authorizing commencing 



APPENDIX 209 

of banking business by branch. — [L. 1858, pp. 151, 152, 
March 20, 1858] 

Receive report of Secretary of Agricultural College in 
years when General Assembly is not in session. — [L. 
1858, p. 177, March 22, 1858] 

Receive annual report of Board of Trustees of Iowa 
Insane Hospital.— [L. 1858, p. 266, March 23, 1858] 

Receive report of Commissioners appointed to examine 
the accounts of State officers. — [L. 1858, p. 410, March 
23, 1858] 

Receive report of Treasurer prior to each regular session 
of the General Assembly. — [Revision of 1860, p. 18] 

Receive annual report of State Geologist, during time 
spent on Survey. — [Revision of 1860, p. 31] 

Receive reports, on or before December 20, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly, from all 
officers in charge of public buildings and State insti- 
tutions and cause same to be printed. Vouchers for 
all expenditures to be sent to Governor with reports. — 
[Revision of 1860, p. 35] 

Receive monthly and biennial reports from "Warden of 
the Penitentiary. — [Revision of 1860, p. 863, April 
2, 1860] 

Receive report of Agents to negotiate loan for War and 
Defense Fund. — [L. 1861 (extra session) p. 18, May 
28, 1861] 

Report to the "next session of the General Assembly" a 
statement of the amount expended by him for a private 
secretary, and for extraordinary expenses of the Exec- 
utive Department. — [L. 1861 (extra session), p. 27, 
May 28, 1861] 

Give notice in 1862 before the second Tuesday in Feb- 
ruary and in each succeeding year to the Secretary 
of the Treasury of the United States, of the assumption 
of the payment of the Federal Tax. — [L. 1862, p. 1, 
January 31, 1862] 



210 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Receive report of Adjutant General on January 1, 1863. — 
[L. 1862, p. 116, April 5, 1862] 

Receive from Auditing Commissioners, claims from coun- 
ties, cities, corporations, etc., for War expenses. — [L. 
1862, p. 143, April 7, 1862] 

Report to the "next General Assembly" expenditure of 
money out of that appropriated for extraordinary 
expenses.— [L. 1862, p. 154, April 8, 1862] 

Receive, on or before January 1 of each year, returns 
and reports of Adjutant General and Quartermaster 
General.— [L. 1862, p. 233, April 8, 1862] 

Report to "next General Assembly" statement of expen- 
diture of appropriation for extraordinary expenses. — 
[L. 1862 (extra session), p. 12, September 10, 1862] 

Receive report of Commissioner to select lands for Agri- 
cultural College. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 25, Sep- 
tember 11, 1862] 

Receive reports at least once in three months from sani- 
tary agents, and complete financial statement from 
same prior to next meeting of General Assembly, to be 
laid before the legislature. — [L. 1862 (extra session), 
p. 47, September 11, 1862] 

Receive report of Commissioners to select land granted 
to State by Act of Congress, July 13, 1862.— [L. 1862 
(extra session), p. 48, September 11, 1862] 

Report to "next session of General Assembly" statement 
of expenditures of appropriation for extraordinary 
expenses.— [L. 1864, p. 34, February 29, 1864] 

Receive on or before December 15, preceding each regular 
session of the General Assembly, reports from Princi- 
pals of Asylum for the Blind and Institution for the 
Deaf and Dumb.— [L. 1864, p. 58, March 19, 1864] 

Receive report from surveyor appointed to survey route 
of ship canal from La Salle, Illinois, to the Mississippi 
River.— [L. 1864, p. 62, March 19, 1864] 

Cause a journal to be kept in which shall be made an 
entry of every official act done by him. Cause military 



APPENDIX 211 

record to be kept in which shall be made entry of all 

acts done by him as Commander-in-chief. — [L. 1864, 

p. 95, March 26, 1864] 
Receive report of Adjutant General on January 1, 1865. — ■ 

[L. 1864, p. 144, March 29, 1864] 
Receive report of State Geologist on or before January 

1 of each year, and lay before the General Assembly. — 

[L. 1866, p. 66, March 30, 1866] 
Receive report of Adjutant General on January 1, 1867. 

— [L. 1866, p. 75, March 30, 1866] 
Receive report from John N. Dewey, Commissioner to 

settle claims with United States government. — [L. 1866, 

p. 103, April 2, 1866] 
File map showing route of Sioux City and St. Paul 

Rail Road Company.— [L. 1866, p. 143, April 3, 1866] 
Receive report of Commissioners to locate permanently 

Institution for Deaf and Dumb at Council Bluffs. — 

[L. 1866, p. 147, April 3, 1866] 
Receive, from clerks of boards of supervisors, notice of 

vacancy in office of State Senator or Representative. — 

[L. 1866, p. 149, April 3, 1866] 
Receive from clerks of county supervisors data concern- 
ing deceased soldiers in the late war, and communicate 

same to United States Quartermaster 's Department for 

erection of head-blocks. — [L. 1868, p. 38, March 14, 

1868] 
File certificate of result of vote for and against amend- 
ments of 1868.— [L. 1868, p. 94, April 2, 1868] 
File acceptance of certain grant by Iowa Falls and Sioux 

City Railroad Company.— [L. 1868, p. 167, April 7, 

1868] 
Receive from State Geologist report of Geological Survey 

of the State and annual report of finances ; said reports 

to be laid before General Assembly. — [L. 1868, p. 260, 

April 8, 1868] 
Receive report of Commissioners to revise statutes. — [L. 

1870, p. 76, April 7, 1870] 



212 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Receive biennial report of Iowa Hospitals for Insane 
at Mount Pleasant and Independence. — [L. 1870, p. 
114, April 12, 1870] 

Receive, on or before December 15, preceding each regular 
session of the General Assembly, report of State Agri- 
cultural College and Farm. — [L. 1870, p. 184, April 
14, 1870] 

File certificates of votes cast for and against a Constitu- 
tional Convention.— [L. 1870, p. 214, April 16, 1870] 

Receive, before August 1, 1872, report of commission to 
be appointed by him to examine claims concerning Des 
Moines River lands. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 8, Jan- 
uary 31, 1872] 

Receive annual report of Secretary of State Horticultural 
Society.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 28, April 6, 1872] 

Receive annual report of Visiting Committee for Hos- 
pitals for the Insane. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 96, April 
23, 1872] 

Receive report of State Librarian five days before the 
adjournment of each session of the General Assembly 
showing number of books taken out. Receive catalogue 
of State Library and cause same to be published. Re- 
quire from State Librarian at any time, report of miss- 
ing books, etc.— [L. 1872 (public), pp. 99, 100, April 
23, 1872] 

Receive, on or before December 15, annually, report of 
Board of Curators of State Historical Society. — [L. 
1872 (public), p. 114, April 23, 1872] 

Report to "next General Assembly" statistics concerning 
transportation. — [L. 1873 (adjourned session), p. 25, 
February 20, 1873] 

Receive from Secretary before each regular session of the 
General Assembly an abstract for each year of the 
criminal returns received from clerks of the district 
courts.— [Code of 1873, p. 11] 

Receive, on or before November 15, preceding each reg- 
ular session of the General Assembly, detailed reports 



APPENDIX 213 

from Auditor, Treasurer, Register of State Land Office, 
Superintendent of Public Instruction, and all regents, 
trustees, principals, directors, inspectors and wardens 
of any charitable school, university or asylum, or 
proper officer of other institution, except the Trustees 
of the Iowa State Agricultural College and Farm ; and 
cause same to be printed. — [Code of 1873, pp. 22, 23] 

Receive notice from county auditors, of vacancies in 
office of State Senator or Representative. — [Code of 
1873, p. 130] 

Receive annual report of State Agricultural Society. — 
[Code of 1873, p. 190] 

Receive report of Secretary of Agricultural College and 
Farm on or before December 1, preceding each regular 
meeting of the General Assembly. — [Code of 1873, p. 
300] 

Receive for the General Assembly report of Fish Com- 
missioners.— [L. 1874 (public), p. 38, March 19, 1874] 

Receive, in January, annually, statement from railroad 
corporations operating in the State showing receipts for 
preceding year.— [L. 1874 (public), p. 87, March 23, 
1874] 

Receive report on or before June 1, 1874, from Commis- 
sioners to arrange for relief of sufferers from grass- 
hopper raid. — [L. 1874 (private), p. 12, February 26, 
1874] 

Receive, on or before the first day of November preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly, reports 
from Boards of Trustees of all institutions except the 
Agricultural College and Hospitals for the Insane, 
also reports from Wardens of Penitentiaries, Commit- 
tees to visit Hospitals for the Insane, Board of Fish 
Commissioners, Board of Curators of the State His- 
torical Society, Register of Land Office, and Adjutant 
General.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Receive annual report of Board of Railroad Commis- 
sioners.— [L. 1878, p. 69, March 23, 1878] 



214 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Receive records in cases where death sentence is rendered. 
Receive report of executing officer. — [L. 1878, pp. 151, 
153, March 26, 1878] 

Receive and have printed, report from Commissioners to 
investigate the management of the Penitentiary at 
Fort Madison.— [L. 1878, p. 174, March 26, 1878] 

Receive, on or before August 15 preceding each regular 
session of the General Assembly, and cause to be 
printed, reports of Adjutant General, Superintendent 
of Public Instruction, State Librarian, Wardens of the 
Penitentiaries, the Visiting Committee to the Hospitals 
for the Insane, Fish Commissioner, Superintendent of 
the Weather Service, State Board of Health, Commis- 
sioner of Pharmacy, State Mine Inspector, State His- 
torical Society, and Boards of all State institutions 
except the State Agricultural College and Farm. — 
[L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Certify to the Secretary of the Interior certain lands 
granted to the State for aid in the construction of a 
railroad.— [L. 1884, p. 79, March 27, 1884] 

Receive report of Commissioner of Labor Statistics on 
or before August 15, preceding each regular session 
of the General Assembly. — [L. 1884, p. 134, April 3, 
1884] 

Receive, on or before June 30 of each year, report of 
State Veterinary Surgeon; also, from time to time, 
reports concerning necessary destruction of stock. — 
[L. 1884, pp. 203, 204, April 14, 1884] 

File abstract of title of land purchased for use of State 
Agricultural Society.— [L. 1884, p. 216, April 14, 
1884] 

Receive annual report of State Dairy Commissioner. — 
[L. 1886, p. 55, March 27, 1886] 

Receive report of State Mine Inspectors on or before 
August 15, preceding each regular session of the Gen- 
eral Assembly.— [L. 1886, p. 162, April 10, 1886] 



APPENDIX 215 

Receive annual report of Board of Directors of State 
Normal School.— [L. 1888, p. 85, March 28, 1888] 

Eeceive biennial reports in odd numbered years at the 
following times: 

On or before August 15 — Boards of Trustees of all State 
institutions except the Agricultural College and Farm. 

On or before September 15 — Fish Commissioner, Board 
of Health, Pharmacy Commission, Oil Inspector, Mine 
Inspectors, Visiting Committee of Hospitals for the 
Insane, Wardens of Penitentiaries, Board of Curators 
of State Historical Society. 

On or before October 1 — State Librarian, Commissioner 
of Labor Statistics, and report of Secretary of State 
pertaining to State Land Office. 

On or before November 1 — Auditor of State, Treasurer 
of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State 
University, and State Normal School 

On or before December 1 — Agricultural College and 
Farm, Adjutant General, and report of Secretary of 
State pertaining to criminal convictions. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

Receive annual report of State Inspectors of Boats. — 
[L. 1888, p. 144, April 12, 1888] 

Receive annual report of Industrial School for Blind. — 
[L. 1890, p. 80, April 23, 1890] 

Receive vouchers and report of Iowa Prisoners' Aid Asso- 
ciation for money used in aid of discharged prisoners. 

— [L. 1890, p. 92, April 30, 1890] 

Receive annual report of Secretary of Board of Commis- 
sioners of the Iowa Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. 

— [L. 1892, p. 96, April 7, 1892] 

Receive statement of Iowa Trans-Mississippi and Inter- 
national Exposition Commission at the end of their 
services.— [L. 1896, p. 158, April 17, 1896] 



LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 

Name 

Lieutenant Governor 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1857, Article IV 

Date of Establishment 
1857 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the voters of the State for term of two years. — 

[Constitution of 1857, Art. IV] 
Elected at general election, 1859, and every second year 
thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 404, March 23, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Oran Faville, 1858-1860 
Nicholas J. Kusch, 1860-1862 
John R. Needham, 1862-1864 
Enoch W. Eastman, 1864-1866 
Benjamin F. Gue, 1866-1868 
John Scott, 1868-1870 
Madison M. Walden, 1870-1871 
Henry C. Bulis, 1871-1874 
Joseph Dysart, 1874-1876 
Joshua G. Newbold, 1876-1877 

(Became Governor February 1, 1877) 
Frank T. Campbell, 1878-1882 
Orlando H. Manning, 1882-1885 



APPENDIX 217 

(Kesigned October 12, 1885, no successor elected for 

unexpired term) 
John A. T. Hull, 1886-1890 
Alfred N. Poyneer, 1890-1892 
Samuel L. Bestow, 1892-1894 
Warren S. Dungan, 1894-1896 
Matt Parrott, 1896-1898 
J. C. Milliman, 1898-1902 
John Herriott, 1902-1907 
Warren Garst, 1907- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Take the office of Governor in case of his absence, removal, 
etc. Act as President of the Senate. — [Constitution 
of 1857, Art. IV] 

Act as presiding officer of the Board of Education. — 
[Constitution of 1857, Art. IX] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 
Remarks 



REGISTER OP STATE LAND OFFICE 
[See above, Part II] 



SECRETAKY OF STATE 

Name 

Secretary of State 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1857, Article IV, Section 22 

Bate of Establishment 
1857 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed. — [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the qualified electors for term of two years. — 

[Constitution of 1857, Art. IV, Sec. 22] 
Chosen at the general election of 1858 and every two 
years thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 404, March 23, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Elijah Sells, 1856-1863 * 
James Wright, 1863-1867 
Ed Wright, 1867-1873 
Josiah T. Young, 1873-1879 
John A. T. Hull, 1879-1885 
Frank D. Jackson, 1885-1891 
W. M. McFarland, 1891-1897 
George L. Dobson, 1897-1901 
William B. Martin, 1901-1907 
William C. Hayward, 1907- 
Powers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Publish revision of laws as reported by Commissioners. — 
[L. 1858, p. 48, March 11, 1858] 

1 Continued in service from preceding period. 



220 EEPOET ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Direct work of improvement of the Capitol square, Des 

Moines.— [L. 1858, p. 253, March 22, 1858] 
Act as member of State Census Board. — [L. 1858, p. 

262, March 23, 1858] 
Have care and control of real and personal property of 

the State, not appertaining to any separate office. — 

[L. 1858, p. 431, March 22, 1858] 

Direct erection of building for storing of public docu- 
ments, etc.— [L. 1860 (special), p. 119, April 3, 1860] 

Distribute Revision of I860.— [L. 1860 (special), p. 123, 
April 2, 1860] 

Furnish the printer with copies of the acts and resolu- 
tions passed at each session. Countersign all com- 
missions issued by the Governor. Provide seals for 
district courts and stationery and fuel for his office 
and for the General Assembly. Send to the different 
counties, newspapers or printed slips containing general 
laws passed at each session. — [Revision of 1860, p. 12] 

Act as member of State Board of Canvassers. — [Revision 
of 1860, p. 85] 

Act as clerk of court for contesting election of certain 
State officers. — [Revision of 1860, p. 94] 

Appoint a deputy. — [Revision of 1860, p. 98] 

Select printers to print advertisements of stray animals 
in counties.— [L. 1862, p. 113, April 5, 1862] 

Prepare poll books and instructions for taking the vote of 
soldiers in the field. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 35, 
September 11, 1862] 

Compile road laws of State and cause to be printed and 
distributed.— [L. 1864, p. 89, March 26, 1864] 

Receive and distribute all public documents, including 
printed reports of committees published by either 
branch of the General Assembly. — [L. 1866, p. 164, 
February 3, 1866] 

Notify notaries public of expiration of commissions. — 
[L. 1868, p. 301, April 7, 1868] 



APPENDIX 221 

Cause to be published with laws of each session of 
General Assembly, list of commissioners appointed in 
the different States and Territories to administer oaths, 
take acknowledgements of deeds, etc. — [L. 1870, p. 45, 
March 30, 1870] 

With assistance of Attorney General, compile and distrib- 
ute road laws of the State. — [L. 1870, p. 87, April 11, 
1870] 

Cause proposed amendments to the Constitution to be 
published in newspapers for three months before elec- 
tion.— [L. 1870, p. 231, April 16, 1870] [L. 1872 
(private), p. 128, March 29, 1872] 

Act as member of Board of Trustees of State Library. — ■ 
[L. 1872 (public), p. 98, April 23, 1872] 

Superintend printing and distribution of laws. — [Code 
of 1873, p. 6] 

Act as member of the Executive Council. — [Code of 
1873, p. 20] 

Take charge of paper for public printing and stationery 
and supply proper persons with same, taking receipts 
therefor.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Ascertain concerning liens on certain land claimed by 
State Agricultural College, and take measures to secure 
such land for the State. — [L. 1871 (private), p. 6, 
February 17, 1874] 

Compile road laws of State, supervise printing and dis- 
tribute among counties. — [L. 1874 (private), p. 15, 
March 7, 1874] 

Arrange for adjudication of title to certain school lands 
and report to next General Assembly. — [L. 1874 (pri- 
vate), p. 26, March 12, 1874] 

Publish in two newspapers in each Congressional district 
for three months prior to election all propositions for 
amendment of Constitution passed by the General 
Assembly and referred to the next legislature. — [L. 
1876, p. 99, March 15, 1876] 



222 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

May administer oaths in certain eases. — [L. 1880, p. 53, 
March 19, 1880] 

Have printed under the supervision of the Executive 
Council census returns of the State for 1880, and 
distribute the same.— [L. 1880, p. 139, March 26, 1880] 

Compile, publish, and distribute road laws of the State. — 
[L. 1880, p. 173, March 26, 1880] 

After first Monday in January, 1883, perform all duties 
heretofore required of Register of State Land Office. — 
[L. 1880, p. 204, March 30, 1880] 

Issue patents to State University lands where certifi- 
cates of purchase have been lost or destroyed. — [L. 
1886, p. 219, April 13, 1886] 

Act as clerk of court to try contested election for Presi- 
dential electors.— [L. 1888, p. 71, April 13, 1888] 

Inquire into any pool, trust, combination or conspiracy 
among corporations in the State and file statement of 
facts with Attorney General. — [L. 1890, p. 43, May 6, 
1890] 

Together with Auditor and Attorney General, settle ques- 
tions arising concerning nominations for offices of 
State or divisions larger than one county. — [L. 1892, 
p. 50, April 2, 1892] 

Compile and publish annually the Iowa Official Register. 
— [L. 1892, p. 89, March 26, 1892] 

Cause to be printed and distributed proceedings of the 
fourth re-union of the Pioneer Law Makers Associa- 
tion of Iowa.— [L. 1894, p. 114, April 24, 1894] 

Cause proposed amendment of the Constitution to be 
published for three months previous to the election of 
members for the next General Assembly. — [L. 1896, 
p. 220] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive and file copies of certificates of formation of 
branches of State Bank.— [L. 1858, p. 134, March 20, 

1858] 



APPENDIX 223 

Eeceive and file copies of certificates of banking corpor- 
ations.— [L. 1858, p. 218, March 22, 1858] 

Receive and file in office certificates of all incorporations 
of societies for benevolent, charitable, scientific, relig- 
ious or missionary purposes. — [L. 1858, p. 254, March 
22, 1858] 

File and preserve abstracts of census returns received 
from clerks of district courts, and cause an abstract 
thereof to be recorded in a book prepared for the 
purpose, and published as Census Board may direct. 
Keep journal of acts of Census Board. — [L. 1858, pp. 
261, 262, 263, March 23, 1858] 

Receive and file certificate of votes for and against the 
laws regulating the banking business in Iowa. — [L. 
1858, p. 286, March 23, 1858] 

Receive and file in his office, petitions, plats, and all 
other papers submitted to him relative to the incor- 
porations of towns and cities. — [L. 1858, pp. 345, 350, 
351, March 23, 1858] 

Assist in classifying cities and towns, and make report 
to General Assembly.— [L. 1858, p. 363, March 23, 
1858] 

Receive acceptance by Des Moines Navigation and Rail 
Road Company of contracts with State. — [L. 1858, p. 
429, March 22, 1858] 

File in office transcribed and certified copies of journals 
of the two houses of the General Assembly. — [L. 1860 
(special), p. 51, March 29, 1860] 

Transfer to Register of State Land Office all records re- 
lating to original titles to lots in Iowa City, etc. — [L. 
1860 (special), p. 62, March 30, 1860] 

Keep all acts and resolutions of the Territorial and State 
legislatures, the enrolled copy of the Constitution of 
the State, all official bonds of officers approved by the 
Governor, except bond of Secretary, and all books, 
records, etc., which now or hereafter may be deposited 
to be kept in his office. Register all commissions issued 



224 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

by the Governor in a book kept for the purpose. Re- 
port to the General Assembly at each regular session 
(and whenever required) an abstract of the criminal 
returns received from the clerks of the district courts. 

— [Revision of I860, p. 12] 

Receive copy of each job of State printing with account 
therefor. Keep State paper receipt book for papers 
issued to the State Printer. — [Revision of 1860, pp. 
27, 28] 

File certificates of notaries public and keep a book con- 
taining names of all notaries public hereafter qualified. 

— [Revision of 1860, p. 34] 

Receive from county judges annually and record in a 
suitable book, names, offices, and terms, of county offi- 
cers. — [Revision of 1860, p. 47 (passed January 29, 
1857)] 

Keep an election book in which to record abstract of 
result of general elections; also file abstracts in his 
office. — [Revision of 1860, p. 85] 

Report to the President of the United States on or before 
the first Monday in January following the taking of 
each State census, the aggregate number of the mili- 
tary force of the State. — [Revision of 1860, p. 162] 

File in office and record in a book kept for the purpose, 
copy of articles of incorporation of all corporations for 
the construction of any work of internal improvement. 

— [Revision of 1860, p. 196] 

Receive report from officer having the execution of a 
warrant for the pardon or reprieve of a convict, the 
commutation of a sentence, or the remission of a fine 
or forfeiture. — [Revision of 1860, p. 852] 

Receive from county clerks abstracts of votes cast at 
special elections for Representatives in Congress. — [L. 
1862, p. 98, April 2, 1862] 

Receive annual report of all railroad companies organized 
under the laws of State and present such report to the 
General Assembly.— [L. 1862, p. 185, April 8, 1862] 



APPENDIX 225 

Receive poll book and all ballots cast by soldiers in the 
field. — [L. 1862 (extra session), p. 34, September 11, 
1862] 

File copies of articles of incorporation of public libraries. 

— [L. 1864, p. 29, February 29, 1864] 

File statements from railroad companies concerning 
change of corporate name. — [L. 1864, p. 44, March 
12, 1864] 

File map of route of, and acceptance of grant to, Sioux 
City and St. Paul Railroad Company. — [L. 1866, pp. 
143, 144, April 3, 1866] 

Receive semi-annual reports of Chicago, Rock Island and 
Pacific Railroad Company until completion of road; 
also file acceptance by that company of provisions of 
act for construction of said road. — [L. 1868, p. 15, 
February 11, 1868] 

Record classification of terms of office of Trustees of 
Iowa Reform School.— [L. 1868, p. 71, March 31, 1868] 

File certificate of result of votes on amendment of 1868. — 
[L. 1868, p. 94, April 2, 1868] 

Receive and file copies of records and charters of incor- 
poration of towns and cities. — [L. 1868, p. 105, April 
3, 1868] 

File certain acceptances of grants to railroad companies. 

— [L. 1868, p. 167, April 7, 1868] 

Transmit to Attorney General, annually, list of notaries 
public failing to renew commissions. — [L. 1868, p. 301, 
April 7, 1868] 

Transmit to Secretary of each State and Territory, on or 
before July 10, 1870, list of Commissioners appointed 
to take acknowledgements, administer oaths, etc., to- 
gether with certificates for same. Keep in his office 
record of all such appointments by Governor of Iowa 
and certificates of all Commissioners from other States 
and Territories.— [L. 1870, pp. 45, 46, March 30, 1870] 

File acceptances of certain grants to railroad companies. 

— [L. 1870, p. 73, April 7, 1870] 



226 BEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

File bids for work on new State Capitol. — [L. 1870, p. 
130, April 13, 1870] 

Render to Treasurer monthly account of fees and allow- 
ances charged and collected by him. — [L. 1870, p. 134, 
April 13, 1870] 

File certificate of votes cast for and against Constitutional 
Convention.— [L. 1870, p. 214, April 16, 1870] 

Receive and file articles of incorporation, by-laws, and 
names of officers of corporations organized for pecuni- 
ary profit.— [L. 1870, p. 218, April 16, 1870] 

Report to Auditor, on or before November 15, annually, 
the number of printed copies of laws sold and on hand. 

— [Code of 1873, p. 7] 

Report to the Governor before each regular session of 
the General Assembly an abstract for each year of the 
criminal returns received from clerks of the district 
courts.— [Code of 1873, p. 10] 

Receive from county auditors abstracts of census returns 
to be filed in his office. An abstract of same to be 
recorded by him, in a book kept for the purpose, and 
published in such manner as the Executive Council 
may require. Keep a journal of all acts of the Exec- 
utive Council.— [Code of 1873, p. 20] 

Receive and record in book kept for the purpose, reports 
from county auditor concerning name, office, and term 
of office of county officers after each election. — [Code 
of 1873, p. 56] 

Receive and file articles of incorporation of savings banks. 

— [L. 1874 (public), p. 48, March 21, 1874] 

Receive report of Executive Council concerning Iowa 
exhibit at Centennial Celebration of 1876, and lay same 
before the General Assembly. — [L. 1876, p. 14, Febru- 
ary 26, 1876] 

File bond of McGregor and Missouri Railroad for per- 
formance of certain acts. — [L. 1876, p. 80, March 15, 
1876] 

File affidavits and certificates concerning publication 



APPENDIX 227 

of propositions for amendment of Constitution in book 
prepared for the purpose and report to the succeeding 
General Assembly in regard to his actions. Record 
in the same book the result of submission of amendment 
to people as canvassed by the State Board of Can- 
vassers.— [L. 1876, pp. 99, 100, March 15, 1876] 

File certificate of votes cast for or against the proposition 
for the organization of the county of Grimes. — [L. 
1876, p. 157, May 17, 1876] 

File bond of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Rail- 
way Company accepting certain provisions. — [L. 1878, 
p. 20, February 27, 1878] 

Keep a duplicate register book containing names, places 
of residence, and date of certificate of all registered 
pharmacists.— [L. 1880, p. 72, March 22, 1880] 

Receive certificate of vote for changing boundaries of 
Polk, Boone, and Story Counties. — [L. 1880, p. 191, 
March 27, 1880] 

Receive, on or after the first Monday in January, 1883, 
all papers, records, maps, and property from Register* 
of State Land Office and have possession and control 
of same.— [L. 1880, p. 204, March 30, 1880] 

Receive claims of creditors of Iowa Penitentiary at Fort 
Madison.— [L. 1884, p. 120, April 1, 1884] 

File articles of incorporation of mutual benefit associa- 
tions.— [L. 1886, p. 73, April 2, 1886] 

Receive and file articles of incorporation of foreign cor- 
porations for pecuniary profit other than for carrying 
on mercantile or manufacturing business. — [L. 1886, 
p. 96, April 6, 1886] 

Receive and file inventory of property of the State held 
or controlled by Commissioners to build Capitol. — [L. 
1886, p. 121, April 8, 1886] 

Make biennial report pertaining to Land Office to Gov- 
ernor on or before October 1, and concerning criminal 
convictions on or before December 1, in the odd num- 
bered years.— [L. 1888, p. 114, April 7, 1888] 



228 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

File certificates of nomination, nomination papers, and 
withdrawals of nomination for State officers and officers 
for divisions larger than one county and notify county 
auditors of same.— [L. 1892, pp. 49, 51, April 2, 1892] 

File contracts for conditional sale, lease, or hire, of rail- 
road and street-railway equipment and rolling stock, 
and record same in a book kept for the purpose. — [L. 
1894, p. 39, April 24, 1894] 

Remarks 

Secretary charged with the distribution of laws, revis- 
ions, codes and other public documents. 



STATE BINDER 
[See abc-ye, Part II] 



STATE DAIRY COMMISSIONER 

Name 

State Dairy Commissioner 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1886, p. 53, March 27, 1886 

Date of Establishment 
March 27, 1886 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1886, p. 53, March 27, 1886] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Executive 
Council for term of two years, beginning May, 1886, 
etc.— [L. 1886, p. 53, March 27, 1886] 

Incumbents 

Henry D. Sherman, 1886-1890 
Augustus C. Tupper, 1890-1894 
William K. Boardman, 1894-1898 
Levi S. Gates, 1898-1898 
Byron P. Norton, 1898-1902 
Herbert R. Wright, 1902- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Secure enforcement of act to prevent deception in man- 
ufacture and sale of imitations of butter and cheese. 
Authorized to subpoena witnesses, compel attendance, 
administer oaths, and conduct examinations. — [L. 1886, 
p. 53, March 27, 1886] 

Secure enforcement of provisions concerning the sale of 



APPENDIX 231 

milk, etc. Issue permits to milk dealers in cities of 
over ten thousand inhabitants. Authorized to make 
inspection of milk offered for sale. — [L. 1892, p. 75, 
April 8, 1892] 
Keep on hand a supply of standard Babcock test tubes 
or bottles for testing milk, and furnish same to persons 
and corporations desiring them. — [L. 1894, p. 56, April 
24, 1894] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make annual report to the Governor, said reports to be 
published with the reports of the State Agricultural 
Society.— [L. 1886, p. 53, March 27, 1886] 

Keep a book in which shall be registered data concerning 
each dealer in milk.— [L. 1892, p. 75, April 8, 1892] 

Remarks 



STATE PISH COMMISSIONER 

Name 

State Fish Commissioners, 1874 
State Fish Commissioner, 1876 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1874 (public), p. 38, March 19, 1874 

Date of Establishment 
March 19, 1874 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Three Commissioners. — [L. 1874 (public), p. 38, March 

19, 1874] 
One Commissioner.— [L. 1876, p. 56, March 10, 1876] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor for term of two years. — [L. 
1874 (public), p. 38, March 19, 1874] 

Incumbents 

Samuel B. Evans, 1874-1876 
Benjamin F. Shaw, 1874-1882 
Charles A. Haines, 1874-1876 
A. W. Aldrich, 1882-1886 
Edward D. Carlton, 1886-1890 
H. K. Soper, 1890-1892 
T. J. Griggs, 1892-1894 
George E. Delevan, 1894-1901 
George A. Lincoln, 1901- 

Poivers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Forward the restoration of fish to the waters of the State. 



APPENDIX 233 

Examine the various methods for passage of fish up, 
through, or over dams and direct and approve putting 
in of fishways. Enforce the provisions of the act 
relating to the fish interests of the State. — [L. 1874 
(public), p. 38, March 19, 1874] 

Distribute among the counties the fish now on hand and 
those hereafter hatched, at the State hatching house 
at Anamosa. Purchase for the State the land in Jones 
County upon which the State hatching house is located. 
May employ a person to assist as superintendent and 
secretary.— [L. 1876, p. 56, March 10, 1876] 

Superintend the State hatching house at Anamosa. — 
[L. 1878, p. 74, March 23, 1878] 

Assistant Fish Commissioner, appointed by the Governor, 
to establish and maintain a hatching house in Dickin- 
son County.— [L. 1880, p. 151, March 26, 1880] 

Fish Commissioner to transfer State Fish Hatchery from 
Jones County to Spirit Lake in Dickinson County 
making necessary purchase and sale of lands. Office 
of Assistant Fish Commissioner abolished. — [L. 1886, 
p. 181, April 10, 1886] 

Erect a dam at Spirit Lake and Okoboji and make other 
improvements in the interests of the fisheries at said 
lakes. May remove fish by seine or other means from 
said lakes for the stocking of other waters. — [L. 1896, 
p. 121, April 17, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report through the Governor to the next General Assem- 
bly concerning the result of their investigations togeth- 
er with information and suggestions. — [L. 1874 
(public), p. 38, March 19, 1874] 

Report, on or before November 15, annually, to the 
Executive Council.— [L. 1876, p. 56, March 10, 1876] 

Report to the Governor on or before November 1, preced- 
ing each regular session of the General Assembly. — 
[L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Make an itemized report on or before two years after 



234 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

November 15, 1877, and every two years thereafter. — 

[L. 1878, p. 74, March 23, 1878] 
Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 

each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 

1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 
Biennial report to the Governor to be made on or before 

September 15, in odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 

114, April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 



STATE INSPECTORS OF BOATS 
Name 

State Inspectors of Boats 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1888, p. 142, April 12, 1888 

Date of Establishment 
April 12, 1888 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 
As many Inspectors as may be deemed necessary. — [L. 
1888, p. 142, April 12, 1888] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor. — [L. 1888, p. 142, April 12, 

1888] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Inspect sail and steam boats, plying upon the inland 
waters of the State, and issue certificates for same. 
Also issue certificates to engineers and pilots. — [L. 
1888, p. 142, April 12, 1888] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report annually to the Governor. — [L. 1888, p. 142, April 
12, 1888] 

Remarks 



STATE INSPECTOR OF OILS 

Name 

State Inspector of Oils 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1884, p. 192, April 14, 1884 

Date of Establishment 

April 14, 1884 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1884, p. 192, April 14, 1884] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Senate for 
term of two years.— [L. 1884, p. 192, April 14, 1884] 

Incumbents 

B. W. Blanchard, 1884-1888 
Charles Beardsley, 1888-1890 
James J. Dunn, 1890-1894 
L. S. Merchant, 1894-1894 
Luther A. Brewer, 1894-1898 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Examine and test, personally or by deputies, all oil 
offered for sale and mark same as approved or rejected. 
Appoint deputy inspectors. Provide necessary appa- 
ratus for making tests. — [L. 1884, p. 192, April 14, 
1884] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep record of all oil inspected by himself or by deputy 
inspectors. Make a report to Auditor for fiscal period 



APPENDIX 237 

ending June 30, 1885, and every two years thereafter, 

showing record of all inspections. Said report to be 

laid before the General Assembly. — [L. 1884, p. 192, 

April 14, 1884] 
Make biennial report to Governor on or before September 

15 in odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 114, April 7, 

1888] 
Transmit monthly accounts to Executive Council. — [L. 

1892, p. 78, March 26, 1892] 

Remarks 



STATE MINE INSPECTOB 
Name 

State Mine Inspector, 1880 
State Mine Inspectors, 1886 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1880, p. 196, March 30, 1880 

Date of Establishment 

March 30, 1880 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1880, p. 196, March 30, 1880] 
Three Inspectors.— [L. 1886, p. 161, April 10, 1886] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of 

Senate for term of two years. — [L. 1880, p. 196, March 

30, 1880] 
Appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of 

the Senate for term of two years. — [L. 1886, p. 161, 

April 10, 1886] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Examine and inspect mines of the State, and ascertain 
conditions as to ventilation and general security. Ap- 
prove safety appliances. Cause map to be made of 
every mine. Keep an office in State House at Des 
Moines.— [L. 1880. p. 196, March 30, 1880] 

Inspectors assigned to districts by Governor with powers 



APPENDIX 239 

and duties of examination as before. — L. 1886, p. 161, 

April 10, 1886] 
Inspectors also to keep residence and office in the district 

to which each is assigned. — [L. 1888, p. 74, April 12, 

1888] 
Procure standards from Superintendent of Weights and 

Measures, and enforce proper weighing of coal at the 

mines of the State.— [L. 1888, p. 77, April 12, 1888] 
Take measures for enforcement of provisions concerning 

sale of oil for use in mines. [L. 1896, p. 94, March 19, 

1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep in his office all records, papers, apparatus, etc. 
Receive copy of verdict and testimony from county 
coroner in case of death in mines. Make annual re- 
port on or before January 1, to the Governor. Make 
a record of all inspections. — [L. 1880, p. 196, March 
30, 1880] 

Inspector to report to the Governor on or before August 
15, preceding each regular session of the General 
Assembly.— [L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Inspectors to make report to Governor on or before 
August 15 preceding each regular session of the Gen- 
eral Assembly.— [L. 1886, p. 161, April 10, 1886] 

Biennial report to the Governor to be made on or before 
September 15, in odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 
Remarks 

Executive Council to appoint a Board of Examiners 
composed of two practical miners, two mine operators, 
and one mining engineer. Said board to meet bien- 
nially in the office at Des Moines, in the even numbered 
years; examine candidates for office of State Mine 
Inspector, and issue certificates of qualification. State 
Mine Inspector to be appointed by the Governor from 
among those holding such certificates. — [L. 1888, p. 
74, April 12, 1888] 



STATE PRINTER 
[See above, Part II] 






STATE VETERINARY SURGEON 

Name 

State Veterinary Surgeon 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1884, p. 202, April 14, 1884 

Date of Establishment 
April 14, 1884 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1884, p. 202, April 14, 1884] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor for a term of three years. — 
[L. 1884, p. 202, April 14, 1884] 

Incumbents 

Milliken Stalker, 1884-1896 
James I. Gibson, 1896-1902 
Paul 0. Koto, 1902- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Have general supervision of all contagious and infectious 
diseases among domestic animals within the State or 
passing through the State. Establish quarantine. 
Make rules for prevention and suppression of disease, 
with the concurrence of the State Board of Health, 
such rules to be approved by the Governor and Exec- 
utive Council and published. Perform services through- 
out the State when demanded. May destroy stock 
under certain conditions. Act as an additional mem- 
ber of the State Board of Health.— [L. 1884, p. 202, 
April 14, 1884] 



242 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report on or before June 30 of each year to the Gov- 
ernor. Report to the Governor concerning stock killed, 
etc.— [L. 1884, p. 202, April 14, 1884] 

Make biennial report to Governor. — [L. 1888, p. 122, 
April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 






SUPERINTENDENT OP PUBLIC 
INSTRUCTION 

[See above, Part II] 



SUPERINTENDENT OF WEIGHTS AND 
MEASURES 

Name 

Superintendent of Weights and Measures 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1862, p. 84, March 31, 1862 

Bate of Establishment 
March 31, 1862 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 

A member of the Board of Professors of the State Uni- 
versity.— [L. 1862, p. 84, March 31, 1862] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor to hold office during the 
pleasure of the Governor. — [L. 1862, p. 84, March 31, 
1862] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Take charge of, and safely keep, the standards of weight 
and measure of the State. Have general supervision 
of the same, and furnish counties with means of 
adjustment, comparing the weights and measures in 
his possession with those of the counties at least once 
every ten years. May procure all necessary apparatus. 
Shall seal county and city standards furnished by 
him.— [L. 1862, p. 84, March 31, 1862] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 
Remarks 



TREASURER OP STATE 

Name 

Treasurer of State 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1857, Article IV, Section 22 

Bate of Establishment 

1857 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [Constitution of 1857, Art. IV, Sec. 22] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by qualified electors for term of two years. — 

[Constitution of 1857, Art. IV, Sec. 22] 
Elected at general election of 1858, and every second year 

thereafter.— [L. 1858, p. 404, March 23, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Martin L. Morris, 1852-1859 * 
John W. Jones, 1859-1863 
William H. Holmes, 1863-1867 
Samuel E. Rankin, 1867-1873 
William Christy, 1873-1877 
George W. Bemis, 1877-1881 
Edwin H. Conger, 1881-1885 
Voltaire P. Twombly, 1885-1891 
Byron A. Beeson, 1891-1895 
John Herriott, 1895-1901 
Gilbert S. Gilbertson, 1901-1907 



1 Continued in service from preceding period. 



246 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Willis'on W. Morrow, 1907- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Act as member of State Census Board. — [L. 1858, p. 262, 

March 23, 1858] 
Keep in his safe all moneys received by him as Treasurer 

until withdrawn upon warrant of Auditor. — [L. 1858, 

p. 329, March 23, 1858] 
Appoint a deputy. — [Revision of 1860, p. 98] 
Act as a member of Board of Agents to negotiate loan 

for War and Defense Fund. Keep money arising from 

War and Defense Fund as a separate fund in the 

State Treasury. — [L. 1861 (extra session), p. 18, May 

28, 1861] 
Redeem War and Defense Fund warrants out of general 

fund in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. — 

[L. 1864, p. 68, March 22, 1864] 
Close accounts with Federal Tax and War and Defense 

Fund.— [L. 1866, p. 60, March 27, 1866] 
Provide iron shelving and other receptacles for papers 

and records in the vault of his office. — [L. 1868, p. 39, 

March 17, 1868] 
Levy and collect tax of one percent on gross receipts of 

railroad companies and distribute portion of proceeds 

among counties. May seize and sell property to satisfy 

amount of assessment in case of failure of railroad com- 
panies to comply with law. — [L. 1868, p. 282, April 

8, 1868] 
Levy and collect tax on railroad companies and distribute 

certain proportion of proceeds among counties. — [L. 

1870, p. 109, April 12, 1870] 
Act as member of the Executive Council. — [Code of 1873, 

p. 20] 
Invest certain moneys turned over by Trustees of State 

Agricultural College and Farm. — [Code of 1873, p. 

302] 
Designate banks as depositories for collection of checks, 



APPENDIX 247 

drafts, etc., received on account of State dues. — [L. 

1878, p. 50, March 20, 1878] 
Account with Auditor in January, April, July, and 

October.— [L. 1878, p. 101, March 25, 1878] 
Turn over to counties money retained from swamp land 

indemnities.— [L. 1878, p. 122, March 25, 1878] 
May administer oaths in certain cases. — [L. 1880, p. 53, 

March 19, 1880] 
Keep principal of endowment fund of State Agricultural 

College and Farm.— [L. 1884, p. 209, April 14, 1884] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keport on or before March 10, 1858, to the Superintend- 
ent of Public Instruction, interest received on school 
funds and not apportioned. — [L. 1858, p. 43, March 8, 
1858] 

Keep a book containing descriptive list of circulating 
notes and also of securities of banking corporations of 
the State. Keep in office, stock of all banking corpor- 
ations of the State.— [L. 1858, p. 216, March 22, 1858] 

Transfer all records, etc., relative to original titles to 
lots in Iowa City, to Register of State Land Office. — [L. 
1860 (special), p. 62, March 30, 1860] 

Keep an accurate account of receipts and disbursements 
at the Treasury in books kept for the purpose. Keep 
memoranda of warrants redeemed and those endorsed 
for non-payment for lack of funds. Certify concerning 
warrants each week to Auditor. Account with the 
Auditor on the first Monday in March, June, Septem- 
ber, and November, annually. Report to the Governor 
before each session of the legislature. — [Revision of 
1860, p. 17] 

Keep separate account of funds received as State quota 
of Federal Tax.— [L. 1862, p. 19, March 10, 1862] 

Receive on or before February 15, annually, sworn state- 
ment from railroad companies showing gross receipts 
and number of miles of railroad in each county. — [L. 
1868, p. 281, April 8, 1868] 



248 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Receive monthly from Secretary, Auditor, and Register 
of State Land Office account of fees and allowances 
charged and collected by them. — [L. 1870, p. 134, April 
13, 1870] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 
November 15, preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

File receipts from county treasurers for payment of 
remainder of swamp land indemnities. — [L. 1878, p. 
122, March 25, 1878] 

Make monthly reports to Secretary of Board of Trustees 
of State Agricultural College and Farm, concerning 
payments of principal and interest on endowment fund. 
— [L. 1884, p. 209, April 14, 1884] 

Make biennial report to the Governor on or before Novem- 
ber 1, in the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 114, 
April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 






PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS 



HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE AT 
CHEROKEE 

Name 

Additional Hospital for the Insane 
Hospital for the Insane at Cherokee, 1896 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1894, p. 83, March 23, 1894 

Bate of Establishment 
March 23, 1894 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 
Board of five Trustees appointed upon completion of 
buildings.— [L. 1894, p. 83, March 23, 1894] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor upon notification from Board 
of Commissioners of completion of buildings, to serve 
until next session of the legislature. — [L. 1894, p. 83, 
March 23, 1894] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Duties of Board of Trustees to be same as provided 
for Trustees of other Hospitals for the Insane in the 
State.— [L. 1894, p. 83, March 23, 1894] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Same as provided for Trustees of other Hospitals for the 
Insane in the State.— [L. 1894, p. 83, March 23, 1894] 



252 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Remarks 

Board of three Commissioners to be appointed by the 
Governor, with power to secure a site, procure plans 
and contract and direct construction of buildings. 
Board to appoint an architect to superintend construc- 
tion and secretary to keep record of proceedings of 
Board and account of expenditures. Board to notify 
Governor upon completion of buildings. Location of 
institution to be determined by joint convention of 
legislature.— [L. 1894, p. 83, March 23, 1894] 

Superintendents of the three existing hospitals made ex- 
officio members of Board of Commissioners above men- 
tioned.— [L. 1894, p. 135, April 24, 1894] 



HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE AT 
CLARINDA 

Name 

Additional Hospital for the Insane 

Iowa Hospital for the Insane at Clarinda, 1888 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1884, p. 220, April 21, 1884 

Bate of Establishment 
April 21, 1884 

Bate of Biscontinuance 
Composition 

Board of five Trustees to be appointed upon completion 

of any of the buildings.— [L. 1884, p. 220, April 21, 

1884] 
Board of five Trustees one of whom may be a woman, 

and one a resident of Page County. — [L. 1888, p. 107, 

February 16, 1888] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Board of Trustees to be appointed by the Governor until 

the next session of the General Assembly — [L. 1884, 

p. 220, April 21, 1884] 
Board of Trustees to be elected by the General Assembly 

for term of six years. — [L. 1888, p. 107, February 16, 

1888] 

Incumbents 

Potvers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Duties and powers to be the same as those of the Boards 



254 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC AECHIVES 

of Trustees of the Hospitals at Mount Pleasant and 
Independence. Perform the duties and exercise the 
powers heretofore belonging to the Board of Commis- 
sioners.— [L. 1888, p. 107, February 16, 1888] 

Authorized to employ superintendent and subordinate 
force necessary to fit up apartments and carry on the 
improvements and work on the farm. — [L. 1888, p. 
152, April 11, 1888] 

Superintendent to be ex officio member of Board of Com- 
missioners to erect buildings, etc., for fourth Hospital 
for Insane (Cherokee).— [L. 1894, p. 135, April 24, 
1894] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report to Governor on or before August 15, in the odd 
numbered years.— [L. 1888, p. 114, April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 

Board of three Commissioners to be appointed by the 
Governor with consent of Executive Council to deter- 
mine location, purchase site, and erect buildings. Said 
Commissioners to employ a superintendent of con- 
struction, and keep record of their own proceedings 
and expenditures.— [L. 1884, p. 220, April 21, 1884] 

Board of Commissioners to make final report to the Gov- 
ernor on or before the first "Wednesday in May, 1888, 
and their offices to be vacated when the Board of Trus- 
tees have qualified and entered upon their duties. — [L. 
1888, p. 107, February 16, 1888] 



HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE AT 
INDEPENDENCE 
Name 

Additional Institution for the Insane 

Iowa Hospital for the Insane at Independence, 1870 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1868, p. 133, April 6, 1868 

Date of Establishment 

April 6, 1868 

Bate of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board of Trustees consisting of seven persons together 
with the Governor who is a member ex officio. — [L. 
1870, p. 112, April 12, 1870] 

Board of Trustees to consist of five persons two of whom 
may be women. — [Code of 1873, p. 252] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the General Assembly for a term of six 

years.— [L. 1870, p. 112, April 12, 1870] 
Appointed by the General Assembly for a term of four 

years.— [Code of 1873, p. 252] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1870, p. 113, April 12, 1870] 

[L. 1872 (private), p. 131, April 18, 1872] 

[L. 1873 (adjourned session), p. 23, February 13, 1873] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Board of Trustees to have general management and con- 
trol of the Hospital, and prescribe rules for its reg- 



256 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

ulation. Appoint a superintendent and other officers. 
Hold annual and quarterly meetings at which times 
they shall inspect the Hospital. May hold property in 
trust for the institution. Superintendent to meet with 
Governor and Superintendent of Iowa Hospital for 
Insane at Mount Pleasant and arrange for admission 
of patients in the respective Hospitals; act as chief 
executive officer.— [L. 1870, p. 112, April 12, 1870] 

Steward to make purchases, pay laborers, and have per- 
sonal superintendence of the farm. — [L. 1872 (public), 
p. 138, April 25, 1872] 

Superintendent may utilize labor of inmates of the insti- 
tution.— [L. 1882, p. 58, March 13, 1882] 

Trustees authorized to purchase additional land. — [L. 
1884, p. 118, April 1, 1884] [L. 1888, p. 225, April 
11, 1888] 

Trustees to appoint a superintendent to direct the erec- 
tion of a cottage for the accommodation of patients. — 
[L. 1884, p. 180, April 7, 1884] 

Superintendent to be ex officio a member of Board of 
Commissioners to erect buildings, etc., for fourth Hos- 
pital for Insane (Cherokee). — [L. 1894, p. 135, April 
24, 1894] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Board of Trustees to keep a record of their proceedings 
and at the annual meeting preceding the regular ses- 
sions of the General Assembly, make report to the 
Governor accompanied by reports of superintendent 
and treasurer. Superintendent to certify to Auditor 
quarterly, the amount due the Hospital from counties 
having patients chargeable thereto. — [L. 1870, p. 112, 
April 12, 1870] 

Superintendent to report to Fourteenth General Assembly 
concerning salaries of officers of institution. — [L. 1872 
(private), p. 123, February 21, 1872] 

Board of Trustees to receive and examine vouchers of 
steward in open session at their quarterly meetings 






APPENDIX 257 

and file one copy with the Auditor. — [L. 1872 (public), 

p. 138, April 25, 1872] 
Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 

November 15, preceding each regular session of the 

General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 
Eeport to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 

each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 

1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 
Receive moneys and papers of Commissioners to erect 

buildings at Independence upon completion of their 

duties.— [L. 1884, p. 2, February 21, 1884] 

Remarks 

Board of Commissioners consisting of E. T. Morgan, 
Maturin L. Fisher, and Albert Clarke, named in law 
establishing institution, with power to locate and super- 
intend erection of buildings at Independence. — [L. 
1868, p. 133, April 6, 1868] 

Governor added to Board of Commissioners for erection 
of buildings at Independence. — [L. 1870, p. 159, April 
13, 1870] 

Visiting Committee of three to be appointed by the Gov- 
ernor to visit the Hospitals for the Insane, receive 
complaints from inmates, examine witnesses and dis- 
charge attendants and employees for mistreatment. At 
least one member of the Committee to visit the Hos- 
pitals every month. Committee to report to the Gov- 
ernor annually. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 95, April 23, 
1872] 

Board of Commissioners to procure limestone from quarry 
at Anamosa,— [L. 1882, p. 58, March 13, 1882] 

Visiting Committee to report to the Governor on or be- 
fore August 15, preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly in place of annual report. — [L. 1882, 
p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Board of Commissioners to complete work on building, 
make final report to General Assembly and turn over 






258 KEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

moneys and papers to Board of Trustees. — [L. 1884, 
p. 2, February 21, 1884] 
Biennial report of Visiting Committee to be made on or 
before September 15, in odd numbered years. — [L. 
1888, p. 114, April 7, 1888] 






HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE AT MOUNT 
PLEASANT 

[See above, Part II] 






INDUSTRIAL HOME FOR THE BLIND 

(Knoxville) 

Name 

Industrial Home for the Blind 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1890, p. 77, April 23, 1890 

Date of Establishment 
April 23, 1890 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 
Board of Commissioners to consist of five persons. — [L. 

1890, p. 77, April 23, 1890] 
Board of Trustees to consist of six persons, one of them 
to be a woman and one a resident of Marion County. — 
[L. 1892, p. 76, March 23, 1892] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Board of Commissioners to be appointed by the Gov- 
ernor.— [L. 1890, p. 77, April 23, 1890] 

Board of Trustees elected by the General Assembly bien- 
nially for term of six years. — [L. 1892, p. 76, March 
23, 1892] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Board of Commissioners to select location for Home and 
superintend construction, building, furnishing, equip- 
ping, etc., of Home and Shops. Employ architect and 
appoint one of their own number superintendent of 



APPENDIX 261 

construction. Upon completion of buildings, to open 
the institution for admission of blind, and appoint 
superintendent and matron of the Home. Make and 
enforce rules and regulations for management and 
government of the Home and for purchase of material 
and. manufacture and sale of goods. — [L. 1890, p. 77, 
April 23, 1890] 
Board of Trustees to have control and management of 
Home and make rules and regulations for the same. 
Direct and order materials for manufacture and pro- 
vide for marketing the product. Elect superintendent 
and matron and appoint from their own number an 
auditing board. Direct expenditure of appropriations. 
— [L. 1892, p. 76, March 23, 1892] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Board of Commissioners to keep a record of its own 
proceedings and make annual report to the Governor. — 
[L. 1890, p. 77, April 23, 1890] 
Board of Trustees to keep a record of proceedings and 
make biennial report to Governor. — [L. 1892, p. 76, 
March 23, 1892] 

Remarks 



INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS 

Name 

Iowa Reform School 
Industrial Schools, 1884 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1868, p. 71, March 31, 1868 

Date of Establishment 
March 31, 1868 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board of Trustees consisting of one person from each 
Congressional district. — [L. 1868, p. 71, March 31, 
1868] 

Board of Trustees to consist of five persons, no two being 
from the same Congressional district. — [L. 1872 (pub- 
lic), p. 133, April 24, 1872] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the General Assembly for term of six 
years.— [L. 1868, p. 71, March 31, 1868] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1868, p. 301, April 7, 1868] 

Poivers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Take charge of the general interests of the institution. 
Choose a president, secretary, and treasurer from their 
own number. Appoint superintendent, steward, teach- 
ers, and other officers of the institution and prescribe 
their duties. Arrange for instruction of girls and boys 
under their charge. May bind out boys and girls. 



APPENDIX 263 

One or more of the Trustees to visit the school monthly, 
when there are twenty or more in the institution. 
Make annual examination of the institution. Super- 
intendent to have charge of the boys and girls and of 
all property of the institution. Trustees to lease prop- 
erty of White's Iowa Manual Labor Institute (Salem, 
Iowa), as temporary quarters, and immediately open 
school.— [L. 1868, p. 71, March 31, 1868] 

Make permanent location for the institution and contract 
for erection of the necessary buildings. Organize a 
school for girls in the buildings where the boys are 
now kept.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 79, April 19, 1872] 

Board of Trustees to employ some one to superintend 
the work of improvement of the buildings. — [L. 1876, 
p. 151, March 17, 1876] 

Trustees to lease buildings and grounds for Girls' De- 
partment, and remove to said location. (See remarks) . 
— [L. 1878, p. 92, March 25, 1878] 

Trustees to take possession of property purchased at 
Mitchellville and remove Girls' Department to that 
place.— [L. 1880, p. 167, March 26, 1880] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make report to the General Assembly at each regular 
session, together with full report of the Superintendent. 
Superintendent to keep account of receipts and expen- 
ditures and a register containing data concerning chil- 
dren.— [L. 1868, p. 71, March 31, 1868] 

Board of Trustees to make itemized account, in next an- 
nual report, showing manner of expenditure of appro- 
priation.— [L. 1870, p. 174, April 14, 1870] 

Report to Fourteenth General Assembly concerning sal- 
aries of officers of institution. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 
123, February 21, 1872] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 
November 15, preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Report to Governor on or before November 1, preceding 



264 EEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 

1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 
Superintendent of Girls' Department to make monthly 

statement to Auditor.— [L. 1882, p. 89, March 15, 1882] 
Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 

each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 

1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Remarks 

[Institution first located at Salem] 
Permanently located at Eldora. — [Code of 1873, p. 306] 
It was found impracticable to admit girls to the school 
prior to 1872. In 1873 the boys were removed to 
Eldora and a school for girls organized in the buildings 
thus vacated at Salem. In 1878 the Girls' Department 
was removed to Mount Pleasant and in 1880 removed 
to, and permanently located at Mitchellville. — [Bien- 
nial reports of Trustees] 



INSTITUTION FOR FEEBLE MINDED 
CHILDREN 

Name 

Asylum for Feeble Minded Children 
Institution for Feeble Minded Children, 1882 

Legal Status 
Laws, 1876, p. 145, March 17, 1876 

Bate of Establishment 
March 17, 1876 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 
Board of Trustees to consist of three persons, one to be 
a resident of Mills County. — [L. 1876, p. 145, March 
17, 1876] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by General Assembly for term of two years. — 

[L. 1876, p. 145, March 17, 1876] 
Elected by the General Assembly for a term of six years. 
— [L. 1880, p. 157, March 26, 1880] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Trustees to have supervision of the Asylum and its affairs 
and adopt regulations for the same. Trustees to appoint 
a superintendent to superintend, under direction of 
the Board, the care and training of the inmates and 
the management of the finances. Trustees to meet 
yearly at the Asylum. Superintendent to appoint 



266 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 






matron and steward, and necessary teachers and help. 
— [L. 1876, p. 145, March 17, 1876] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Trustees to make full report to General Assembly at each 
regular session thereof. Superintendent to make quar- 
terly settlements with the Board of Trustees, and make 
a sworn statement monthly to the Auditor concerning 
the number of children in the Institution the preceding 
month.— [L. 1876, p. 145, March 17, 1876] 

Report to the Governor on or before November 1, preced- 
ing each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Superintendent to receive reports from county superin- 
tendents concerning children of feeble mental and 
physical condition. Send to county auditors and to 
State Auditor accounts for clothing and transportation 
furnished to inmates by the Institution. — [L. 1882, p. 
41, March 10, 1882] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, pre- 
ceding each regular session of the General Assembly. — 
[L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Remarks 

Institution to be located at Glenwood and the buildings 
and property to be used, which heretofore were used 
by Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home at that place. — [L. 
1876, p. 145, March 17, 1876] 



IOWA COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND 
[See above, Part II] 



IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 



[See above, Part II] 



IOWA SOLDIERS' HOME 

(Marshalltown) 

Name 

Iowa Soldiers' Home 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1886, p. 61, March 31, 1886 

Date of Establishment 
March 31, 1886 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board of Commissioners to consist of six persons. — [L. 
1886, p. 61, March 31, 1886] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Senate. — 
[L. 1886, p. 61, March 31, 1886] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Commissioners to have general supervision and govern- 
ment of the Home, adopt rules and regulations. Com- 
missioners to procure plans, receive bids, and contract 
for erection of buildings. Appoint superintendent of 
construction, and from their own number a building 
committee to inspect buildings during construction. 
Commissioners to meet quarterly. Appoint a com- 
mandant to have charge of the Home, said officer to 
nominate the subordinate officers subject to the action 



270 EEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

of the Board of Commissioners. — [L. 1886, p. 61, 
March 31, 1886] 
Commissioners to provide for the erection of ten cot- 
tages.— [L. 1892, p. 126, April 9, 1892] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Copy of contract for erection of buildings to be deposited 
in office of Secretary of State. Commissioners to make 
full report to each session of the General Assembly. — 
[L. 1886, p. 61, March 31, 1886] 

Remarks 

Home to be located by the Twenty-first General Assembly 
in joint session.— [L. 1886, p. 61, March 31, 1886] 

Governor to appoint a commission, consisting of one 
member from each Congressional district, to locate 
the Iowa Soldiers' Home.— [L. 1886, p. 148, April 10, 
1886] 



IOWA SOLDIERS' ORPHANS' HOME 

Name 

Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1866, p. 83, March 31, 1866 

Bate of Establishment 
March 31, 1866 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 
Board of Trustees consisting of one person from each 

Congressional district and one from the State at large. 

— [L. 1866, p. 83, March 31, 1866] 
Board of Trustees to consist of "one person from each 

of the respective counties wherein said Homes are 

located and one from the State at large." — [L. 1872 

(public), p. 77, April 19, 1872] 
Board of Trustees to consist of three persons from the 

State at large.— [L. 1876, p. 76, March 15, 1876] 
Board of Trustees to consist of three persons, one of whom 

shall be a woman, one of whom shall be a resident of 

Scott County and no two of whom shall be residents 

of the same Congressional district. — [L. 1888, p. 107, 

April 9, 1888] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the General Assembly for term of two 

years.— [L. 1866, p. 83, March 31, 1866] 
Appointed by the General Assembly for term of two 

years.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 77, April 19, 1872] 



272 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Appointed by the General Assembly for term of six years. 
— [L. 1888, p. 107, April 9, 1888] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1866, p. 178] 

[L. 1872 (private), p. 134, April 22, 1872] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Trustees to govern and manage the Home and enact 
rules for its regulation. — [L. 1866, p. 83, March 31, 
1866] 

Trustes to admit destitute children in certain cases to 
Home at Davenport. Provide for regular employment 
and education of all children in the Home. — [L. 1876, 
p. 76, March 15, 1876] 

Trustees to deliver buildings and grounds of Home at 
Cedar Falls to Board of Directors of State Normal 
School and transfer inmates to Davenport. — [L. 1876, 
p. 119, March 17, 1876] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Trustees to make full report of disbursements and of 
condition of Home to General Assembly at each regular 
session.— [L. 1866, p. 83, March 31, 1866] 

Report to Fourteenth General Assembly concerning sal- 
aries of officers of institution. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 
123, February 21, 1872] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 
November 15, preceding each regular session of the 
General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 

Report to the Governor on or before November 1, pre- 
ceding each regular session of the General Assembly. — 
[L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Remarks 

Made a State institution with above organization upon 
condition that the incorporation already existing trans- 



APPENDIX 273 

fer all property to the Board of Trustees provided for 
in the law of March 31, 1866.— [L. 1866, p. 83, March 
31, 1866] 

[For some years the institution consisted of three branch- 
es, located at Davenport, Cedar Falls, and Glenwood] 

Soldiers ' orphans now at other State homes to be removed 
to Home at Davenport. — [L. 1876, p. 76, March 15, 
1876] 



19 



PENITENTIARY AT ANAMOSA 

Name 

Additional Penitentiary (Anamosa) 
Penitentiary at Anamosa, 1884 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1872 (public), p. 49, April 12, 1872 

Bate of Establishment 
April 12, 1872 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board of Commissioners to consist of three persons. — 

[L. 1872 (public), p. 49, April 12, 1872] 
Warden.— [L. 1876, p. 32, March 4, 1876] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Members of the Board chosen by the General Assembly. — 

[L. 1872 (public), p. 49, April 12, 1872] 
Warden to be elected by the General Assembly for term of 
two years.— [L. 1876, p. 32, March 4, 1876] 

Incumbents 



Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Procure land for buildings and a quarry at or near 
Anamosa. Procure plans and specifications and erect 
buildings. Appoint a superintendent to employ men, 
purchase material and superintend work on the build- 
ing. Eeceive transfer of convicts from Penitentiary 
at Fort Madison. Appoint a Warden to guard and 
care for subsistence of convicts and cause them to 



APPENDIX 275 

labor in the erection of the building. Warden to have 
same duties as far as practicable under the direction 
of the Board, as the Warden of the Penitentiary at 
Fort Madison.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 49, April 12, 
1872] 

Warden to appoint clerk, physician, and other officers 
of the institution. Under direction or with approval of 
Executive Council, have charge of erection of build- 
ings, purchase building materials and appoint a super- 
intendent to superintend the work. Warden to be gov- 
erned by provisions of law in regard to the Penitentiary 
at Port Madison as far as they do not conflict with this 
act, provided, he shall not appoint a deputy. — [L. 1876, 
p. 32, March 4, 1876] 

Warden may employ guards. — [L. 1878, p. 134, March 
25, 1878] 

Warden to expend one-half of appropriation for Iowa 
Prisoners' Aid Association. — [L. 1884, p. 104, March 
29, 1884] [L. 1886, p. 156, April 10, 1886] 

Warden to employ a matron for the female department. 
Warden authorized to purchase and sell certain real 
property.— [L. 1884, p. 199, April 14, 1884] 

Warden to have control and management of department 
for criminal insane and appoint assistant deputy. — [L. 
1888, p. 88, April 10, 1888] 

Warden to have refuse stone broken up by convicts for 
use in macadamizing and paving. — [L. 1894, p. 33, 
April 24, 1894] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Warden to keep accurate account with each convict show- 
ing work done, for purpose of recommending commuta- 
tion of sentence. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 49, April 12, 
1872] 

Report to Fourteenth General Assembly concerning sal- 
aries of officers, etc. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 123, Feb- 
ruary 21, 1872] 

Transmit detailed report to the Governor on or before 



276 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 



November 15, preceding each regular sessoin of the 

General Assembly.— [Code of 1873, p. 22] 
Clerk to keep account of expenditures on account of work 

on buildings.— [L. 1876, p. 32, March 4, 1876] 
Warden to report to Governor on or before November 1, 

preceding each regular session of the General Assembly. 

— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Warden to keep record of infraction of rules by prisoners. 

— [L. 1878, p. 172, March 26, 1878] 

Warden to report to the Governor on or before August 
15, preceding each regular session of the General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Account of female convict labor together with account 
of business under her charge to be kept by matron. — 
[L. 1884, p. 199, April 14, 1884] 

Biennial report to be made on or before September 15, 
in odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 114, April 7, 
1888] 

Remarks 

Governor to appoint a committee to examine the Peni- 
tentiaries and report to the next General Assembly. — 
[L. 1873 (adjourned session), p. 23, February 13, 1873] 

Term of office of present Commissioners and Warden to 
terminate on April 1, 1876.— [L. 1876, p. 32, March 4, 
1876] 

Executive Council to appoint a superintendent to direct 
work on buildings.— [L. 1878, p. 128, March 25, 1878] 






PENITENTIARY AT FORT MADISON 
[See above, Part I] 



STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE AND 

FARM 

Name 

State Agricultural College and Farm 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1858, p. 173, March 22, 1858 

Date of Establishment 

March 22, 1858 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of Trustees to consist of Governor and the Presi- 
dent of the State Agricultural Society ex officio, and 
eleven other Trustees. President of the College to be 
president of the Board. A secretary and a treasurer 
to be elected from their own number. — [L. 1858, p. 
173, March 22, 1858] 

Board of Trustees to consist of the Governor, President 
of the State Agricultural College and Farm, and one 
member from each judicial district. — [L. 1866, p. 41, 
March 24, 1866] 

Board of Trustees to consist of five persons no two of 
whom shall be from the same Congressional district. 
— [Code of 1873, p. 299] 

Board of Trustees to consist of one person from each 
Congressional district of the State. — [L. 1884, p. 84, 
March 28, 1884] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

First board named in law establishing institution. Va- 
cancies to be filled every two years by the General 






APPENDIX 279 

Assembly from list of nominations submitted one from 
each county agricultural society in the State, arrang- 
ing if possible one Trustee for every judicial district. — 
[L. 1858, p. 173, March 22, 1858] 

Governor and President of the Agricultural College mem- 
bers ex officio. Remaining members to be elected by 
the General Assembly.— [L. 1866, p. 41, March 24, 
1866] 

Trustees elected by the General Assembly. — [Code of 
1873, p. 299] 

Elected by each General Assembly for a term of six years. 
Present members to continue until terms expire. — [L. 
1884, p. 84, March 28, 1884] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1858, p. 179, March 22, 1858] 

[L. 1860 (special), p. 130, April 2, 1860] 

[L. 1862, p. 252, April 8, 1862] 

[L. 1884, p. 241, April 7, 1884] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Elect president, establish professorships, and carry on 
the management of the college and farm. Purchase 
land and erect buildings. Secretary of the Board to 
attend to correspondence, preserve all documents, en- 
courage agricultural societies, etc. — [L. 1858, p. 173, 
March 22, 1858] 

Approve selections of lands for benefit of the Agricul- 
tural College submitted by Governor. — [L. 1862 (extra 
session), p. 25, September 11, 1862] 

Executive committee of Board of Trustees to make con- 
tracts and supervise erection of permanent building. — 
[L. 1864, p. 69, March 22, 1864] 

Board of Trustees to dispose of lands granted to the 
Agricultural College. Secretary of Board to report 
to the Register of the State Land Office, concerning 
lands sold.— [L. 1864, p. 148, March 29, 1864] 

Board of Trustees to appoint a superintendent of the 



280 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Agricultural College and Farm, to act as secretary of 
the Board.— [L. 1864, p. 154, April 5, 1864] 

Trustees to appoint a building committee and a superin- 
tendent of the building to supervise erection of a col- 
lege building.— [L. 1866, p. 120, April 2, 1866] 

Board of Trustees to have management and control of 
property of the institution, adopt regulations, arrange 
courses, grant diplomas, and direct expenditure of ap- 
propriations. Board of Trustees to appoint chairman 
from their own number, a president of the College and 
Farm, a secretary, treasurer, teachers, and other offi- 
cers. Board of Trustees to meet annually at the Agri- 
cultural College. May lease lands. President and 
secretary of institution to compose a board of audit. 
President to control and manage affairs of institution 
subject to the Board.— [Code of 1873, p. 299] 

Trustees authorized to sell or lease Agricultural College 
lands.— [L. 1884, p. 80, March 27, 1884] 

Trustees to have charge of investment and management 
of the endowment fund of the College, derived from 
lands granted by the United States, and to loan same 
under certain rules. Trustees to appoint a financial 
agent to receive applications and negotiate loans. — [L. 
1884, p. 207, April 14, 1884] 

Financial agent to take charge of certain fiscal duties 
upon the direction of the Board of Trustees. — [L. 1888, 
p. 81, April 12, 1888] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Secretary to keep record of proceeding of Board of 
Trustees and all transactions of College and Farm. 
Keep all papers, accounts, etc., filed in this office by 
county and State societies. Collect and file agricul- 
tural statistics of each organized county. Secretary to 
report to General Assembly at every session, and to 
the Governor on the first of February in every year 
when legislature is not in session. — [L. 1858, p. 173. 
March 22, 1858] 



APPENDIX 281 

Executive committee of Board of Trustees to make de- 
tailed report of expenditures for erection of a perma- 
nent building, to the next General Assembly; also file 
vouchers for such expenditures in office of Auditor. — 
[L. 1864, p. 69, March 22, 1864] 

Superintendent to keep record of proceedings of Board 
of Trustees, also account of all receipts and expendi- 
tures connected with the institution. Superintendent 
to report to Board of Trustees concerning his transac- 
tions annually at their January meeting and oftener 
when required. Trustees to receive on January 1, 
1865, books, papers, documents, seeds, and other prop- 
erty belonging to the office of secretary of the Agri- 
cultural College.— [L. 1864, p. 154, April 5, 1864] 

Building committee and superintendent appointed to 
supervise erection of a college building to keep a record 
of proceedings and expenses. Board of Trustees to 
report in detail to next General Assembly concerning 
progress of the work on the building, expenses, etc. — 
[L. 1866, p. 120, April 2, 1866] 

Board of Trustees to incorporate into next biennial 
report, a tabular statement showing facts concerning 
lands leased or sold.— [L. 1868, p. 295, April 6, 1868] 

Board of Trustees to report to next General Assembly full 
account of expenditure of appropriation. — [L. 1870, 
p. 156, April 13, 1870] 

File biennial report in office of Governor not later than 
December 15, preceding the regular meeting of the 
General Assembly.— [L. 1870, p. 183, April 14, 1870] 

Board of Trustees to make detailed report of expendi- 
ture of appropriations to next General Assembly. — 
[L. 1872 (private), p. 68, April 17, 1872] 

President of Agricultural College to report to Four- 
teenth General Assembly concerning salaries of offi- 
cers of institution. — [L. 1872 (private), p. 123, Feb- 
ruary 21, 1872] 

Secretary to keep documents and a record of the pro- 



282 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 






ceedings of the Board of Trustees and conduct their 
official correspondence, also keep account with treas- 
urer. Secretary to make the biennial report of the 
Board to the General Assembly which shall be filed 
with the Governor on or before December 1, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. Treas- 
urer to keep all notes, contracts, etc., and keep an ac- 
count of all receipts and expenditures. President to 
report to Board of Trustees at their annual meeting. — 
[Code of 1873, p. 299] 

Secretary of Board of Trustees to keep an abstract of 
loans of endowment fund. Secretary of Board of Trus- 
tees to report semi-annually to Executive Council and 
to the Board at every meeting. Receive monthly re- 
ports of State Treasurer concerning payments of prin- 
cipal and interest.— [L. 1884, p. 207, April 14, 1884] 

Biennial report to the Governor to be made on or before 
December 1, in the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 

Office of secretary to be at the Capital of the State. — 
[L. 1858, p. 173, March 22, 1858] 

Term of secretary of Agricultural College to expire 
January 1, 1865.— [L. 1864, p. 154, April 5, 1864] 

President and secretary to have offices at the College. — 
— [Code of 1873, p. 299] 

Joint committee from General Assembly appointed to 
investigate charges against the State Agricultural Col- 
lege and Farm, and make complete report to the Fif- 
teenth General Assembly. Evidence and report to be 
printed.— [L. 1874 (private), p. 76, February 2, 1874] 






STATE AGBICULTURAL SOCIETY 
[See above, Part II] 



STATE BANK 
Name 

State Bank 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1858, p. 125, March 20, 1858 

Date of Establishment 

March 20, 1858.— [L. 1858, p. 125] 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three Directors on the part of the State, and one Director 
chosen by each branch. — [L. 1858, pp. 125, 150, March 

20, 1858] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Three Directors on the part of the State named in law 
incorporating State Bank. Other Directors elected, 
one by each branch bank. — [L. 1858, pp. 125, 150, 
March 20, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Visit and examine branch banks. Furnish branches with 
notes for circulation. Make rules for inter-regulation 
of branches. Appoint receivers for insolvent branches. 
May appoint an executive committee. — [L. 1858. pp. 
126, 130, March 20, 1858] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 
Keep a record of proceedings of the Bank. Keep all 
papers, books, accounts, etc., at office in Iowa City. 



APPENDIX 285 

Publish in newspapers each month consolidated ab- 
stract of monthly reports of all branches. Record 
above consolidated abstract in books. Keep record of 
numbering and countersigning of notes issued to 
branches. Copies of certificates of formation of 
branches filed with State Bank, and with Secretary of 
State.— [L. 1858, pp. 125, 126, 127, 134, March 20, 
1858] 

Remarks 

Office to be kept at Iowa City.— [L. 1858, p. 125, March 
20, 1858] 

Board of ten Bank Commissioners named in the law for 
the purpose of preliminary organization of State Bank. 
Required to meet within thirty days after adoption of 
the act, examine each branch transmitting certificates, 
reports, etc., and pass upon certificates of formation. 
Board of Commissioners required to report to Gov- 
ernor when five or more branches are lawfully entitled 
to commence business and notify branches to appoint 
Directors for State Bank. Keep record of all official 
proceedings and deliver to Directors of State Bank 
when organized. Preserve copy of certificates of form- 
ation of branches until organization of State Bank. — 
[L. 1858, pp. 125-152, March 20, 1858] 






STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 
[See above, Part II] 






STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA 

Name 

State Historical Society of Iowa 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1856-57, p. 337, January 28, 1857 

Bate of Establishment 
January 28, 1857 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 

[Affairs in charge of officers provided for by Society] 
Board of Curators to consist of eighteen persons. — [L. 
1872 (public), p. 113, April 23, 1872] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Nine Curators appointed by the Governor and nine 
elected by the Society. Curators to serve for term of 
two years.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 113, April 23, 1872]- 

Incumbents 

Powers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Collect library, secure facts concerning early history, 
publish and bind collections, etc. — [L. 1856-57, p. 337, 
January 28, 1857] 

Board of Curators to choose outside of their own number, 
a corresponding secretary, recording secretary, treas- 
urer, and librarian. Board of Curators to choose a 
president from their own number. — [L. 1872 (public), 
p. 113, April 23, 1872] 



288 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Executive committee of Society to keep accurate account 
of expenditure of appropriation and transmit to Gov- 
ernor in December of each year in which the legisla- 
ture shall meet, to be laid by him before the legislature. 
— [L. 1856-57, p. 337, January 28, 1857] 

Board of Curators to keep an accurate account of all their 
doings and of the receipts and expenditures of the 
Society. Board of Curators to report annually to the 
Governor on or before December 15. — [L. 1872 (pub- 
lic), p. 113, April 23, 1872] 

Board of Curators to report to Governor on or before 
November 1, preceding each regular session of the Gen- 
eral Assembly.— [L. 1876, p. 154, March 17, 1876] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Biennial report to Governor to be made on or before 
September 15, in odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 



STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 

Name 

State Horticultural Society 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1872 (public), p. 28, April 6, 1872 

Bate of Establishment 
April 6, 1872 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of Directors to consist of a president, vice presi- 
dent, secretary, treasurer, and ten directors. — [L. 1872 
(public), p. 28, April 6, 1872. See also L. 1856-57, p. 
297, January 28, 1857] 

Board to consist of a president, vice president, secretary 
and treasurer, and five other directors. — [Code of 1873, 
pp. 190, 192] 

Officers to consist of president, vice president, secretary, 
treasurer, and librarian. Board of directors not to ex- 
ceed twelve in number.— [L. 1890, p. 70, May 3, 1890] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the Society at its annual meeting, for term 
of two years.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 28, April 6, 1872. 
See also L. 1856-57, p. 297, January 28, 1857] 
Officers to be elected by the Society for one year. Di- 
rectors to be elected by the Society for term of two 
years.— [L. 1890, p. 70, May 3, 1890] 

Incumbents 



20 



290 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 
Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Society to encourage the organization of district and 
county societies, give them representation in the State 
society, and further the fruit-growing and tree-growing 
interests of the State.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 28, April 
6, 1872] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Secretary of the Society to report to the Governor annu- 
ally, such report to be published by the State under the 
supervision of the Society. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 28, 
April 6, 1872] 

Proceedings of Iowa Academy of Sciences to be included 
in annual report of Secretary of State Horticultural 
Society. (See remarks.) — [L. 1892, p. 88, March 22, 
1892] 

Remarks 

Provision was made by joint resolution for room to be 
assigned to the Society in the new capitol building. — 
[L. 1880, p. 213, March 5, 1880] 

Proceedings of Iowa Academy of Sciences hereafter to 
be printed in separate form by the State under super- 
vision of the Iowa Academy of Sciences, instead of 
being included in report of Secretary of State Horticul- 
tural Society.— [L. 1894, p. 88, February 16, 1894] 






STATE LIBRARY 
[See above, Part II] 



STATE NORMAL SCHOOL 

Name 

State Normal School 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1876, p. 118, March 17, 1876 

Date of Establishment 
March 17, 1876 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board of Directors to consist of six members. — [L. 1876, 

p. 118, March 17, 1876] 
Superintendent of Public Instruction to be ex officio 

member and president of the Board of Directors. — [L. 

1888, p. 85, March 28, 1888] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected by the General Assembly for term of six years, 
no two members to be from the same county. — [L. 1876, 
p. 118, March 17, 1876] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Choose president and vice president of Board from their 
own number and a secretary and a treasurer from out- 
side. Have management and control of the School and 
establish rules therefor. Control all property and 
direct expenditure of all moneys. Adapt buildings 
used by Soldiers' Orphans' Home at Cedar Falls for 
purposes of the School and arrange for admission of pu- 
pils. Employ teachers and employees. Treasurer to 



APPENDIX 293 

have charge of funds. — [L. 1876, p. 118, March 17, 
1876] 
Trustees to lease portions of the grounds to persons for 
the erection of boarding houses and residences for the 
teachers.— [L. 1884, p. 123, April 1, 1884] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make report at the end of each school year to the Super- 
intendent of Public Instruction to be embodied by him 
in his report to the General Assembly. — [L. 1876, p. 
118, March 17, 1876] 

Keport to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Annual report to be made to the Governor instead of the 
Superintendent of Public Instruction. — [L. 1888, p. 
85, March 28, 1888] 

Keport biennially to the Governor on or before November 
1, of the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 114, April 
7, 1888] 

Remarks 



STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 
[See above, Part II] 



BO ABBS COMMISSIONS AGENTS ANB 
MISCELLANEOUS 



AGENT TO NEGOTIATE LOAN FOR 
CURRENT EXPENSES, ETC. 

Name 

Agent to negotiate loan. 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1858, p. 7, February 8, 1858 

Date of Establishment 

February 8, 1858 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 
Single-headed 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law providing for office. — [L. 1858, p. 7, Feb- 
ruary 8, 1858] 

Incumbents 
Martin L. Morris 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Negotiate loan of $200,000 to defray current expenses of 
State government, and redeem outstanding warrants 
of the Auditor. Sell and transfer bonds issued by the 
Governor. Give notice in newspapers inviting pro- 
posals for loan.— [L. 1858, p. 7, February 8, 1858] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make a full report to the Governor to be communicated 
to the General Assembly. File all proposals received, 
in office of Auditor.— [L. 1858, p. 7, February 8, 1858] 

Remarks 



AGENTS TO NEGOTIATE LOAN TO MEET 
EXPENSES OP THE WAR 

Name 

Agents to negotiate loan to meet expenses of the War 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1861 (extra session), p. 16, May 28, 1861 

Date of Establishment 

May 28, 1861 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of two agents. — [L. 1861 (extra session), p. 16, 
May 28, 1861] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law creating office. — [L. 1861 (extra session), 
p. 16, May 28, 1861] 

Incumbents 

Treasurer of State (John W. Jones) and Maturin L. 
Fisher.— [L. 1861 (extra session), p. 16, May 28, 1861] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Negotiate loan for war expenses, and sell and transfer 
bonds. — [L. 1861 (extra session), p. 16, May 28, 1861] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keport all the proceedings to the Governor, to be com- 
municated to the legislature at the next session. — [L. 
1861 (extra session), p. 16, May 28, 1861] 

Remarks 

Board of Commissioners consisting of the Governor of the 



APPENDIX 299 

State, Charles Mason, William Smyth, James Baker, 
and C. W. Slagle appointed by the law providing for 
the War and Defense Fund, to determine when and to 
what extent bonds shall be issued. Bonds not to exceed 
$800,000 ; funds resulting from loans on said bonds to 
be known as the War and Defense Fund. — [L. 1861 
(extra session), p. 16, May 28, 1861] 






AGENT TO RAISE COMPANY OF 
VOLUNTEERS 

Name 

Agent to raise company of volunteers 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1858, p. 10, February 9, 1858 
Date of Establishment 

February 9, 1858 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1858, p. 10, February 9, 1858] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law creating office. — [L. 1858, p. 10, February 

9, 1858] 

Incumbents 

J. Palmer, of Spirit Lake 

Poivers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Recruit a company of mounted volunteers, and conduct 
election of officers.— [L. 1858, p. 10, February 9, 1858] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Transmit accurate returns to Governor, showing name, 
age, and residence of officers and men. — [L. 1858, p. 

10, February 9, 1858] 

Remarks 

Captain of company, when organized, to make monthly 
report to Governor.— [L. 1858, p. 10, February 9, 1858] 



BANK COMMISSIONERS 
Name 

Bank Commissioners 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1858, p. 228, March 22, 1858 

Date of Establishment 
March 22, 1858 

Date of Discontinuance 
March 16, 1870.— [L. 1870, p. 23, March 16, 1870] 

Composition 

Three commissioners. (See remarks) — [L. 1858, p. 228, 
March 22, 1858] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Elected at each regular session of General Assembly by 
two houses in joint session, for term of two years. — [L. 

1858, p. 228, March 22, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Make examination, semi-annually or oftener, of affairs 
of associations incorporated under the general banking 
act.— [L. 1858, p. 228, March 22, 1858] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report of Commissioners regarding condition of banks, to 
be published in newspapers. Any failure to comply 
with conditions of act to be reported by Commissioners 
to State Auditor.— [L. 1858, pp. 228, 229, March 22, 
1858] 



302 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Remarks 

Five Commissioners were named in the act establishing 
banks.— [L. 1858, p. 229, March 22, 1858] 



BOAED OF CANVASSERS 
[See above, Part II] 



BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO AUDIT 
ACCOUNTS RELATIVE TO MILI- 
TARY ORGANIZATION 

Name 

Board of Commissioners to audit accounts relative to 
military organization 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1861 (extra session), p. 9, May 28, 1861 

Bate of Establishment 

May 28, 1861 

Date of Discontinuance 

February 23, 1866.— [L. 1866, p. 12, February 23, 180C] 

Composition 

Board of three Commissioners. — [L. 1861 (extra session), 

p. 9, May 28, 1861] 
Board to consist of John N. Dewey after May 1, 1864. — 
[L. 1864, p. 142, March 29, 1864] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law creating Board. — [L. 1861 (extra session), 
p. 9, May 28, 1861] 

Incumbents 
John N. Dewey 
Isaac W. Griffith 
S. R. Ingham 

John N. Dewey, May 1, 1864- .— [L. 1864, p. 142, 
March 29, 1864] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

i ' Audit all accounts and disbursements arising under the 



[L. 1861 (extra session), p. 9, May 
28, 1861] 



APPENDIX 305 

laws of this State, having reference to military organ- 
ization, arming and subsistence of the same, and the 
expenditure of the fund known as the War and De- 
fense Fund." Give notice in newspapers of date of 
adjournment. Endorse all claims allowed. — [L. 1861 
(extra session), p. 9, May 28, 1861] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Eecord in the book all accounts presented, memoranda of 
evidence and reasons for admission or rejection. Said 
book together with proceedings to be turned over to 
Auditor of State. — [L. 1861 (extra session), p. 9, 
May 28, 1861] 

Transmit to Governor, claims of counties, cities, towns, 
and corporations for war expenses. — [L. 1862, p. 143, 
April 7, 1862] 

Remarks 

Specified claims ordered to be audited by Board of Com- 
missioners.— [L. 1862, p. 141, April 7, 1862.] [L. 
1862, p. 248, March 29, 1862.] [L. 1862, p. 249, April 
7, 1862.] [L. 1862, p. 250, April 7, 1862.] [L. 1862, 
p. 251, April 7, 1862.] [L. 1862, p. 252, April 8, 
1862.] [L. 1862, p. 253, April 8, 1862.] [L. 1862 
(extra session), p. 6, September 9, 1862.] [L. 1862, 
(extra session), p. 17, September 11, 1862.] [L. 1864, 
p. 95, March 26, 1864] 

Duties of Board of Commissioners transferred to Auditor. 
— [L. 1866, p. 12, February 23, 1866] 



BOARD OP COMMISSIONERS (DES 
MOINES RIVER LANDS) 

[See also Board of Public Works, and Des Moines Eiver Improvement, 

above] 

Name 

Board of Commissioners. (Des Moines River Lands) 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1860 (special), p. 18, March 3, 1860 

Date of Establishment 
March 3, 1860 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board of three Commissioners. — [L. 1860 (special), p. 
18, March 3, 1860] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law creating Board. Vacancies thereafter to 
be filled by Governor. — [L. 1860 (special), p. 18, March 
3, 1860] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1860 (special), p. 18, March 3, 1860] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Ascertain all liabilities against Des Moines River Im- 
provement and against State of Iowa growing out of 
said Improvement. Issue general notice to claimants. 
Hear testimony and decide upon validity of claims pre- 
sented within six months of first meeting. Sell all in- 
terests of the State in locks and dams belonging to Im- 



APPENDIX 307 

provement. Condemn property for dams or water 
power.— [L. 1860 (special), p. 18, March 3, 1860] 
Commissioners given full power to examine liabilities of 
all persons in connection with the Des Moines River 
Improvement and settle claims. May compel attend- 
ance upon meetings, employ counsel, and use discre- 
tionary power in settling claims. — [L. 1860 (special) 
p. 113, April 3, 1860] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report claims, when decided, to Register of State Land 
Office for auditing. — [L. 1860 (special), p. 18, March 
3, 1860] 

Remarks 

Governor authorized to appoint a commission of three to 
examine and report to him concerning claimants to Des 
Moines River Land. Said report to be made before 
August 1, 1872.— [L. 1872 (private), p. 8, January 31, 
1872] 



BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE 

IOWA SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' 

MONUMENT 

Name 

Commission to examine plans for monument for Capitol 

grounds 
Board of Commissioners of the Iowa Soldiers' and Sailors' 

Monument, 1890 

Legal Status 

L. 1888, p. 172, April 11, 1888 

Date of Establishment 
April 11, 1888 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Commission consisting of the Governor and five others. — 

[L. 1888, p. 172, April 11, 1888] 
Former Commissioners continued, with two additional 

members.— [L. 1890, p. 168, April 24, 1890] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in the law creating the commission. — [L. 1888, p. 

172, April 11, 1888] 
Two additional members named by law. — [L. 1890, p. 

168, April 24, 1890] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1888, p. 172, April 11, 1888] 
[L. 1890, p. 168, April 24, 1890] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Advertise for and examine plans for monument to be 



APPENDIX 309 

placed on the Capitol grounds to commemorate Iowans 
who participated in the Civil War. — [L. 1888, p. 172, 
April 11, 1888] 

Procure certain land for erection of monument. Appoint 
a secretary to keep records, etc., and a supervising 
architect to prepare plans and supervise construction 
of monument Contract for labor, material, etc. — [L. 
1892, p. 94, April 7, 1892] 

Not to place upon the monument any medallion portraits 
of any person, living or dead. Have inscribed upon 
the monument the name of each regiment and organ- 
ization, the number of men enlisted, and the date of 
its muster and discharge. — [L. 1896, p. 221] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report to the next General Assembly. — [L. 1888, p. 172, 
April 11, 1888] 

Consider and report to the Twenty-fourth General As- 
sembly their views as to a monument, a memorial arch, 
a memorial hall or a memorial hall and monument com- 
bined.— [L. 1890, p. 168, April 24, 1890] 

Secretary to keep a record of proceedings of board, record 
of contracts and obligations and books showing ac- 
counts for work. Secretary to make yearly statements 
of costs and expenditures, to be reported to the General 
Assembly by the Governor. — [L. 1892, p. 94, April 7, 
1892] 

Remarks 






BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO COL- 
LECT MONEY DUE THE SCHOOL 
FUND, AND PURCHASE THE 
CAPITOL BUILDING 

Name 

Board of Commissioners to collect money due the school 
fund, and purchase the Capitol building 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1864, p. 106, March 28, 1864 

Date of Establishment 
March 28, 1864 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board to consist of the Census Board together with the 
Attorney General of the State. — [L. 1864, p. 106, 
March 28, 1864] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Members ex officio.— [L. 1864, p. 106, March 28, 1864] 
Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Collect all notes and other evidences of debt, received by 
James Eads for money loaned out of the permanent 
school fund by Eads during the time he was Superin- 
tendent of Public Instruction. Arrange for the pur- 
chase of the Capitol building. Pay over to State Treas- 
ury to the credit of the permanent school fund all 



APPENDIX 311 

money coming into their hands. — [L. 1864, p. 106, 
March 28, 1864] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Attorney General to make returns to Register of State 
Land Office of the number and description of lands 
bid in by him for the State.— [L. 1864, p. 106, March 

28, 1864] 

Remarks 



BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO BUILD 
STATE CAPITOL 

Name 

Board of Commissioners to build State Capitol 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1870, p. 129, April 13, 1870 

Date of Establishment 
April 13, 1870 

Date of Discontinuance 

June 30, 1886.— [L. 1886, p. 120, April 8, 1886] 

Composition 

Board to consist of Governor (ex officio president) and 
eight other Commissioners. — [L. 1870, p. 129, April 
13, 1870] 

Board to consist of Governor and four other members. — 
[L. 1872 (public), p. 41, April 10, 1872] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Governor a member ex officio. Six other Commissioners 
to be appointed by houses of General Assembly in joint 
session for term of two years. Two additional Commis- 
sioners named in law establishing the Board. — [L. 1870, 
p. 129, April 13, 1870] 

Governor to be ex officio a member and president of the 
Board. Remaining four members named in the law 
reducing the Board. — [L. 1872 (public), p. 41, April 
10, 1872] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Board to determine upon one of the plans selected by the 



APPENDIX 313 

Census Board and proceed with the erection of a Cap- 
itol building. Appoint a superintendent to superin- 
tend the work. May appoint an executive committee 
from their own number. Meet in Des Moines at least 
quarterly.— [L. 1870, p. 129, April 13, 1870] 

Board to elect one of their own number as overseer of 
the work on the Capitol. — [L. 1873 (adjourned ses- 
sion), p. 25, February 19, 1873] 

Board to erase from the corner stone prepared for the 
Capitol, all inscriptions save the word "Iowa" and the 
year in which stone is laid. — [L. 1873 (adjourned ses- 
sion), p. 26, March 20, 1873] 

Board to change plans of building and erect one central 
dome and four smaller corner domes. — [L. 1878, p. 126, 
March 25, 1878] 

Board to contract with city of Des Moines for use of sew- 
ers, etc.— [L. 1880, p. 104, March 24, 1880] 

Furnish rooms in the new Capitol for occupancy by the 
Twentieth General Assembly.— [L. 1882, p. 182, March 
20, 1882] 

Have complete control of the Capitol building -and 
grounds until provision is made by law for control and 
management thereof. Make provision for heating, 
lighting, ventilating, cleaning, and caring for Capitol. 
— [L. 1884, p. 143, April 3, 1884] 

Repair State Arsenal.— [L. 1884, p. 237, April 5, 1884] 

Make a full settlement with the Governor up to June 30, 
1886.— [L. 1886, p. 120, April 8, 1886] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Board to keep complete record of all orders, contracts and 
doings.— [L. 1870, p. 129, April 13, 1870] 

Make itemized report of expenditures in connection with 
custodianship of Capitol building, to the Auditor each 
month, and full report to the General Assembly on the 
first day of the meeting thereof. — [L. 1884, p. 143, 
April 3, 1884] 

Inventory of State property in the hands or control of 



314 EEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Commissioners on June 30, 1886, to be made and filed 
with the Secretary of State. — [L. 1886, p. 120, April 

8, 1886] 

Remarks 



BOARD OF EDUCATION 

Name 

Board of Education 

Legal Status 

Constitution of 1857, Article IX 

Date of Establishment 
1857 

Bate of Discontinuance 

March 19, 1864.— [L. 1864, p. 53, March 19, 1864] 

Composition 

Lieutenant Governor and one member to be elected from 
each judicial district. Governor to be ex officio a mem- 
ber of the Board. Lieutenant Governor to be presiding 
officer of the Board. Board to appoint a Secretary to 
be the executive officer. — [Constitution of 1857, Art. 
IX] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Governor and Lieutenant Governor ex officio members. 
Other members chosen by the qualified electors in each 
judicial district. — [Constitution of 1857, Art. IX] 
One member elected from each judicial district at general 
election of 1858. Five shall hold their office for two 
years, six for four years — to be determined by lot. — 
[L. 1858, p. 405, March 23, 1858] 
Secretary to be elected by the Board at its regular meet- 
ing. — [L. of Board of Education, 1858, p. 25, Decem- 
ber 24, 1858] 

Incumbents 

Secretaries of Board of Education: 
Josiah T. Tubby, 1858-1859 



316 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Thomas H. Benton, Jr., 1859-1864 
Oran Faville, 1864-1864 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Legislate and make all needful regulations in relation to 
common schools, and other educational institutions. — 
[Constitution of 1857, Art. IX] 

Secretary of Board to forward a copy of laws passed by 
Board of Education, to each county judge in the State 
as soon as possible after adjournment. — [L. of Board 
of Education, 1858, p. 5, December 21, 1858] 

Secretary of Board to make all needful rules and regula- 
tions to give efficacy to the "act to provide a system 
of common schools," passed December, 1858. — [L. of 
Board of Education, 1858, p. 24, December, 1858] 

Secretary of Board to exercise general supervision over 
the county superintendents and the common schools of 
the State. Meet superintendents of each judicial dis- 
trict at least once a year. Visit schools of the State. 
Appoint time and place for teachers institutes. Dis- 
tribute forms and instructions to county superintend- 
ents. — [L. of Board of Education, 1858, p. 25, Decem- 
ber 24, 1858] 

Secretary of Board to distribute dictionaries to county 
superintendents. — [L. of Board of Education, 1858, p. 
36, December 24, 1858] 

Secretary of Board to act on appeals from county super- 
intendents. — [L. of Board of Education, 1859, p. 27, 
December 24, 1859] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep a journal of their proceedings to be published and 
distributed in same manner as the journals of the Gen- 
eral Assembly. Rules and regulations of Board to be 
published and distributed and have same force as laws. 
— [Constitution of 1857, Art. IX] 
Receive report of Superintendent of Public Instruction at 
each session.— [L. 1858, p. 79, March 12, 1858] 



APPENDIX 317 

File with Secretary of State a certificate of classification 
of members of the Board. — [L. 1858, p. 405, March 
23, 1858] 

Secretary of Board to receive reports on or before Octo- 
ber 5, in each year, from county superintendents. — [L. 
of Board of Education, 1858, p. 22, December, 1858] 

Secretary of Board to keep record of proceedings of the 
Board. Cause laws and journals of Board of Educa- 
tion to be printed. Transmit copies to county super- 
intendents, and file copies in the office of Secretary 
of Board. Secretary of Board to report annually on 
the first day of January to the Auditor number of 
persons, in each county, of school age. Secretary of 
Board to make a report to the General Assembly and 
the Board of Education at each session thereof. Sec- 
retary of Board to take possession of books, papers, and 
effects belonging to the department of the Superinten- 
dent of Public Instruction. Secretary of Board to file 
in his office all papers and reports submitted to him by 
county superintendents. — [L. of Board of Education, 

1858, p. 25, December 24, 1858] 

Remarks 

General Assembly given power to abolish or re-organize 
after 1863. First session to be held on the first Mon- 
day of December after election of Board. Subsequent 
meetings to be fixed by the General Assembly. — [Con- 
stitution of 1857, Art. IX] 

Session to be held on the first Monday of December, 

1859, and every second year thereafter. — [L. 1858, p. 
340, March 23, 1858] 

Next session (fourth session) to be held on first Monday 
in June, 1864.— [L. 1862, p. 83, March 31, 1862] 

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction re-estab- 
lished, March 19, 1864.— [L. 1864, p. 53, March 19, 
1864] 



BOARD OF IMMIGRATION 

Name 

Board of Immigration 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1870, p. 33, March 23, 1870 

Date of Establishment 

March 23, 1870 

Bate of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board to consist of Governor and one member from each 
Congressional district. Board to elect a Secretary 
from their own members to act as Commissioner of Im- 
migration.— [L. 1870, p. 33, March 23, 1870] 

Board to consist of five members including the Governor. 
— [L. 1872 (public), p. 25, April 6, 1872] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

One member from each Congressional district appointed 

by the Governor.— [L. 1870, p. 33, March 23, 1870] 
Governor to be a member and president of the Board ex 
officio and to appoint the other four members for term 
of two years.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 25, April 6, 1872] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Board to have power to appoint agents in eastern States 
and in Europe. Secretary to prepare, publish, and 
distribute material illustrating the advantages of the 
State. Maintain correspondence concerning immigra- 



APPENDIX 319 

tion. Board to do everything which may encourage 
immigration to the State.— [L. 1870, p. 33, March 23, 

1870] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Secretary to report to Board at their regular meetings. 
Board to make regular reports to the General Assembly. 
— [L. 1870, p. 33, March 23, 1870] 

Remarks 

A Commissioner of Immigration was provided for in 
1860, to have his office in New York City, and to pro- 
mote immigration to Iowa. — [L. 1860 (special), p. 60, 
March 30, 1860] 

A Commissioner of Immigration was provided for in 
1880, to be appointed by the Governor for two years 
and have an office at Des Moines. Given power to ex- 
pend appropriation for promotion of immigration to 
Iowa, and required to file an itemized statement every 
three months with Auditor. — [L. 1880, p. 164, March 
26, 1880] 



BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS 

Name 

Board of Railroad Commissioners 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1878, p. 67, March 23, 1878 

Date of Establishment 
March 23, 1878 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board to consist of three persons, one of them to be a civil 
engineer.— [L. 1878, p. 67, March 23, 1878] 

Board to consist of three persons. — [L. 1888, p. 50, April 
6, 1888] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of the Executive 
Council for term of three years. — [L. 1878, p. 67, 
March 23, 1878] 
One Commissioner elected annually by the people of the 
State for term of three years. — [L. 1888, p. 50, April 
6, 1888] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Have general supervision of all steam railroads in the 
State. Examine into condition of road and equipment 
of all railroads in the State and, their management. 
Make semi-annual examination of bridges, and report to 
companies. Examine books and papers of any corpora- 



APPENDIX 321 

tion and hear testimony under oath, and ascertain any 
neglect or violation of law. Investigate in case of any 
serious accident. Notify railroad companies of any 
changes or repairs deemed expedient. Make, upon 
complaint, examination of passenger fares or freight 
tariff. May appoint a secretary. — [L. 1878, p. 67, 
March 23, 1878] 

Eecommend the institution of proceedings against rail- 
road companies for violation of decrees of Board of 
Railroad Commissioners. Courts required to act upon 
same.— [L. 1884, p. 136, April 3, 1884] 

Enquire into the management of the business of common 
carriers in the State. May require attendance and tes- 
timony of witnesses and production of papers. Take 
action, through the courts or otherwise to secure con- 
formity to law by common carriers. Make schedule of 
maximum rates for railroad companies. Investigate 
violations of schedule and rate discriminations. — [L. 
1888, pp. 33-49, April 5, 1888] 

May order a railway company to change name of railway 
station.— [L. 1888, p. 53, March 24, 1888] 

Establish joint rates for transportation of freight within 
the State, upon failure of railway companies to do so. 
In case of disagreement fix division of charges by rail- 
way companies.— [L. 1890, pp. 29, 30, April 8, 1890] 

Have supervision of express companies as common car- 
riers.— [L. 1896, p. 41, April 14, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make annual report to the Governor concerning their 
doings for the preceding year and containing full in- 
formation concerning the railroads of the State. Re- 
ceive annually from each railroad corporation sworn 
reports in the form which the Board may prescribe. 
Certify to Executive Council annually amount neces- 
sary to defray salaries and expenses of the Board. — [L. 
1878, p. 67, March 23, 1878] 

Receive and file copies of schedules of rates, fares, and 



322 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

charges by railroad companies ; also copies of contracts, 
agreements, etc., between common carriers, and copies 
of all joint tariffs, rates, etc. Enter record of all in- 
vestigations of common carriers and send copies to 
parties interested. Require and receive annual reports 
for all common carriers subject to their control. — [L. 
1888, pp. 33-49, April 5, 1888] 
May require of common carriers such additional reports 
as they deem necessary. — [L. 1892, p. 37, April 8, 
1892] 

Remarks 



BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS 
Name 

Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1884, p. 134, April 3, 1884 

Bate of Establishment 
April 3, 1884 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

One Commissioner.— [L. 1884, p. 134, April 3, 1884] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Executive 
Council for term of two years. — [L. 1884, p. 134, April 

3, 1884] 

Incumbents 

Edward R. Hutchins, 1884-1890 
James R. Sovereign, 1890-1894 
William E. O'Bleness, 1894-1900 
Charles F. Wennerstrum, 1900-1902 
Edward D. Brigham, 1902- 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Collect statistics concerning all departments of labor in 
the State. Collect data from counties. Correspond 
with parties throughout the United States for the pur- 
pose of inducing the location of industries within the 
State. Have an office in State House at Des Moines. 
May subpoena witnesses and examine them under oath. 
[L. 1884, p. 134, April 3, 1884] 






324 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

May compel testimony of witnesses. May enter, upon 
complaint of two or more persons, any factory, mill, 
business house, public or private work, etc., for pur- 
pose of gathering facts and statistics and making exam- 
ination of conditions. May, upon permission of Execu- 
tive Council, destroy records, etc., collected by the 
Bureau if considered of no more value at the end of 
two years.— [L. 1896, p. 89, April 14, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep records, papers and property in his office at Des 
Moines. Prepare statement of business carried on by 
the Bureau and collection of systematized statistics, to 
be reported together with other information, to the 
Governor on or before August 15, preceding each regu- 
lar session of the General Assembly. — [L. 1884, p. 134, 
April 3, 1884] 

Biennial report to the Governor to be made on or before 
October 1, in the odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

May require reports from owners or managers of mills, 
factories, business houses, etc. — [L. 1896, p. 89, April 
14, 1896] 

Remarks 



CENSUS BOARD 
[See above, Part II] 



COMMISSION TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS 
OP STATE OFFICERS 

Name 

Commission to examine accounts of State Officers 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1858, p. 410, March 23, 1858 

Date of Establishment 

March 23, 1858 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Three Commissioners.— [L. 1858, p. 410, March 23, 1858] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor.— [L. 1858, p. 410, March 23, 

1858] 

Incumbents 

[Legislative Documents, 1859-60, Governor's Message, 
p. 33] 

Poivers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Examine books, vouchers, documents, etc., of each execu- 
tive office of the State.— [L. 1858, p. 410, March 23, 

1858] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report to Governor with such suggestions as they deem 
proper on or before June 1, 1858. — [L. 1858, p. 410, 
March 23, 1858] 

Remarks 

Report of Commissioners (found in the Legislative Docu~ 



APPENDIX 327 

merits for 1859-60) besides an examination into ac- 
counts, includes statements and recommendations re- 
garding the keeping of records and books in the various 
offices. The law of March 23, 1858, provided for the 
appointment, by the Governor, of similar Commission- 
ers to make investigation in June of every year. This, 
however, was left to his discretion (Revision of 1860, p. 
11) and no evidence is to be found that such further 
appointments were made. 



COMMISSIONER TO PROVIDE FOR SET- 
TLEMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST 
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 

Name 

Commissioner to provide for settlement of claims against 
United States government 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1866, p. 102, April 2, 1866 

Date of Establishment 
April 2, 1866 

Date of Discontinuance 

March 13, 1872.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 16, March 13, 

1872] 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1866, p. 102, April 2, 1866] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in the law creating the office. — [L. 1866, p. 102, 
April 2, 1866] 

Incumbents 
John N. Dewey 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Settle all claims due from United States to the State on 
account of raising of troops to aid in the Rebellion 
and to protect the frontier, and on account of deficien- 
cies in the payment of five percent due the State from 
sale of public lands.— [L. 1866, p. 102, April 2, 1866] 

Push with United States government, claims of counties, 



APPENDIX 329 

cities, towns and corporations for war expenses. — [L. 
1868, p. 279, April 8, 1868] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report his actions in detail to the Governor. Receive 
from Adjutant General, Governor, and Auditor any 
papers, vouchers, etc., relating to such claims as he is 
required to adjust.— [L. 1866, p. 102, April 2, 1866] 

Render, on or before April 1, 1872, a full and final ac- 
count of his doings, together with vouchers to the Au- 
ditor.— [L. 1872 (public), p. 16, March 13, 1872] 

Remarks 



COMMISSIONERS FOE THE RELIEF OF 
SUFFERERS FROM GRASSHOP- 
PER RAID 
Name 

Commissioners for the relief of sufferers from grass- 
hopper raid of 1873 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1874 (private), p. 11, February 26, 1874 

Date of Establishment 
February 26, 1874 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Three Commissioners. — [L. 1874 (private), p. 11, Febru- 
ary 26, 1874] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with consent of Senate. — [L. 
1874 (private), p. 11, February 26, 1874] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Distribute articles of relief to sufferers, and disburse 
appropriation. — [L. 1874 (private), p. 11, February 
26, 1874] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make statements of time and expenses to the Auditor. 
Make full report to the Governor on or before the first 
day of July, 1874.— [L. 1874 (private), p. 11, Febru- 
ary 26, 1874] 

Remarks 



COMMISSIONER TO ADJUST CERTAIN 

LAND CLAIMS WITH UNITED 

STATES GOVERNMENT 

Name 

Commissioner to adjust certain land claims with. United 
States government 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1866, p. 71, March 30, 1866 

Bate of Establishment 
March 30, 1866 

Date of Discontinuance 

March 18, 1874.— [L. 1874, p. 18, March 18, 1874] 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1866, p. 71, March 30, 1866] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in law creating office. — [L. 1866, p. 71, March 

30, 1866] 
Vacancy to be filled by Census Board. — [L. 1868, p. 174, 

April 7, 1868] 

Incumbents 
Josiah A. Harvey 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Lay claims of State before Department of Interior and 
secure an adjustment of the excess of lands certified un- 
der the 500,000 acre grant, and of claims connected 
with the swamp land grant and other grants. — [L. 
1866, p. 71, March 30, 1866] 

Procure from the Department of the Interior certified 



332 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

lists of lands selected in lieu of sixteenth section. — [L. 
1868, p. 3, January 31, 1868] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report adjustment to Census Board. — [L. 1866, p. 71, 

March 30, 1866] 
Make out accounts for time and expenses and transmit 

to Census Board.— [L. 1868, p. 174, April 7, 1868] 

Remarks 



COMMISSIONERS OF PHARMACY 

Name 

Commissioners of Pharmacy 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1880, p. 71, March 22, 1880 

Date of Establishment 

March 22, 1880 

Date of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Three Commissioners.— [L. 1880, p. 71, March 22, 1880] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with advice of the Executive 
Council for term of three years. — [L. 1880, p. 71, 
March 22, 1880] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Conduct examinations of those applying for certificates 
as registered pharmacists. — [L. 1880, p. 71, March 22, 
1880] 

Make annual renewal of certificates of pharmacists upon 
payment of fee.— [L. 1882, p. 126, March 17, 1882] 

Use twenty-five percent of liquor fines collected from 
pharmacists for prosecution of suits in the enforce- 
ment of certain acts. — [L. 1886, p. 106, April 7, 1886] 

Cancel registration of pharmacists upon conviction of 
violation of liquor laws. Make rules and regulations 
concerning keeping of liquor by pharmacists. Use 



334 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

fifty percent of fines collected from pharmacists for 
violation of law, in prosecution of suits. Direct insti- 
tution of suits for violation of liquor laws by phar- 
macists.— [L. 1888, pp. 95, 100, 101, 102, April 12, 
1888] 
Appoint annually a secretary and treasurer. — [L. 1896, 
p. 60, April 14, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Register in a suitable book the names and places of resi- 
dence of all persons to whom certificates are issued, 
with dates thereof, a duplicate of which is to be kept 
in the office of Secretary of State. — [L. 1880, p. 71, 
March 22, 1880] 

Record change of location of registered pharmacists. — [L. 
1882, p. 126, March 17, 1882] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preced- 
ing each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Receive transcript of judgment in case of pharmacists 
convicted of violation of liquor laws. — [L. 1888, p. 95, 
April 12, 1888] 

Secretary and treasurer to keep book known as "Com- 
missioners of Pharmacy License Fee Book ' ' and record 
therein data concerning licenses. File with Auditor 
monthly statement of accounts. — [L. 1896, p. 60, April 
14, 1896] 

Remarks 






COMMISSIONERS TO REVISE LAWS 
Name 

Commissioners to revise laws 

Legal Status 

Concurrent resolution of Seventh General Assembly, Jan- 
uary 30, 1858. — [Journal of House of Representatives, 
1858, p. 168, January 30, 1858] [Senate Journal, 
1858, p. 145, January 30, 1858] 

Note — Text of this resolution is found in revision of 1860, 
preface, p. in. See also — L. 1858, p. 47, March 11, 
1858 

Date of Establishment 

January 30, 1858 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three Commissioners. — [Concurrent Resolution passed 
January 30, 1858] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in Concurrent Resolution passed January 30, 1858 

Incumbents 

Poivers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Draft a Code of civil and criminal procedure ; harmonize 
laws with the Constitution of 1857 ; and codify the gen- 
eral laws of the State. — [Concurrent Resolution passed 
January 30, 1858] 

Charles Ben Darwin appointed to incorporate into the 
Revision of 1860 all general laws passed in session of 



336 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Eighth General Assembly.— [L. 1860 (special), p. 122, 
April 2, 1860] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Commissioners to report through Judiciary Committee 
to legislature as soon as possible. — [Concurrent Resolu- 
tion passed January 30, 1858] 

Commissioners required to have report ready for publi- 
cation by September 1, 1858.— [L. 1858, p. 47, March 
11, 1858] 

Remarks 

Governor, Secretary, and Auditor and Treasurer of State 
and Charles Ben Darwin of Code Commission appoint- 
ed Commissioners to contract for printing and publi- 
cation of Revision of 1860. — [L. 1860 (special), p. 119, 
April 3, 1860] 



COMMISSIONERS TO EEVISE STAT- 
UTES OF IOWA 

Name 

Commissioners to revise statutes of Iowa 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1870, p. 75, April 7, 1870 

Bate of Establishment 

April 7, 1870 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Three Commissioners.— [L. 1870, p. 75, April 7, 1870] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in the law creating Commission. — [L. 1870, p. 
75, April 7, 1870] 

Incumbents 

William H. Seevers 1 

John C. Polley I [L. 1870, p. 75, April 7, 1870] 

"William J. Knight J 

William H. Seevers 1 rT 10P70 , . , N 1A£? A n 
._,,. T T ^ . , [L. 1872 (private), p. 106, April 

William J. Knight L Ky 

William G. HammondJ ' J 

Poitiers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Revise, rewrite, divide, and arrange the statutes of the 
State. Complete work by July 4, 1871.— [L. 1870, p. 
75, April 7, 1870] 

Prepare revision in form of bills and complete by Jan- 
uary 1, 1873.— [L. 1872 (private), p. 106, April 23, 
1872] 

23 



338 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report in full to the Governor.— [L. 1870, p. 75, April 7, 

1870] 

Remarks 

William H. Seevers appointed to edit, index, and superin- 
tend publication of Code of 1873. — [L. 1873 (adjourned 
session), p. 13, February 20, 1873] 



COMMISSION TO REVISE AND CODIFY 
THE LAWS OP THE STATE OF IOWA 

Name 

Commission to revise and codify the laws of the State 
of Iowa 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1894, p. Ill, March 19, 1894 

Date of Establishment 
March 19, 1894 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Commission to consist of five persons. — [L. 1894, p. Ill, 
March 19, 1894] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Two members of the Commission to be appointed by the 
House of Representatives, one by the Senate, and two 
by the Supreme Court— [L. 1894, p. Ill, March 19, 

1894] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Revise and codify the laws of Iowa, insert all amend- 
ments. Make necessary alterations and omissions. — [L. 
1894, p. Ill, March 19, 1894] 

Appoint one or more commissioners to confer with com- 
missioners from other States for the purpose of secur- 
ing uniformity of legislation. — [L. 1894, p. 206] 



340 BEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report to be completed and printed before November 1, 
1895.— [L. 1894, p. Ill, March 19, 1894] 

Remarks 



COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE 
MANAGEMENT OP THE PENITEN- 
TIARY AT PORT MADISON 

Name 

Commission to investigate the management of the Peni- 
tentiary at Fort Madison 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1878, p. 174, March 26, 1878 

Date of Establishment 
March 26, 1878 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Four Commissioners.— [L. 1878, p. 174, March 26, 1878] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Named in the act creating the Commission. — [L. 1878, p. 
174, March 26, 1878] 

Incumbents 

[L. 1878, p. 174, March 26, 1878] 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Make a thorough examination of all transactions of S. H. 
Craig while he was Warden of the Penitentiary. Hear 
witnesses and take evidence by deposition. — [L. 1878, 
p. 174, March 26, 1878] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Report proceedings and evidence taken to the Governor. 
— [L. 1878, p. 174, March 26, 1878] 



342 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Remarks 

Present commission to continue the investigation begun 
by a joint committee of the Seventeenth General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1878, p. 174, March 26, 1878] 



DBS MOINES RIVER IMPROVEMENT 
[See above, Part II] 



EDUCATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINERS 

Name 

Educational Board of Examiners 

Legal Status 

Laws of Board of Education, 1861, p. 12, December 20, 
1861 

Date of Establishment 
December 20, 1861 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Faculty of the State University. Professor of the Nor- 
mal Department to be chairman, and the secretary of 
the Board of Trustees to be ex officio secretary. — [L. 
of Board of Education, 1861, p. 12, December 20, 1861] 
Board to consist of Superintendent of Public Instruction 
(ex officio president of Board), President of the State 
University, Principal of the State Normal School and 
two other members, one of whom shall be a woman. — 
[L. 1882, p. 153, March 24, 1882] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Faculty of the State University ex officio members of 
the Board. — [L. of Board of Education, 1861, p. 12. 
December 20, 1861] 
Superintendent of Public Instruction, President of State 
University and Principal of State Normal School to 
be members ex officio. Other two members appointed 
by the Executive Council.— [L. 1882, p. 153, March 24, 
1882] 



APPENDIX 345 

Incumbents 
Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Hold an annual session each year beginning on the first 
Monday after the fourth of July, for the examination 
of teachers. May issue certificates to teachers. — [L. 
of Board of Education, 1861, p. 12, December 20, 1861] 

Hold at least two public examinations for teachers an- 
nually. Issue State certificates and State diplomas. — 
[L. 1882, p. 153, March 24, 1882] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep a record of proceedings and a complete register 
of persons to whom certificates are granted. — [L. of 
Board of Education, 1861, p. 12, December 20, 1861] 

Keep full record of their proceedings and complete regis- 
ter of persons to whom certificates and diplomas are 
issued. Keep detailed account of moneys received 
and expended which, with list of names of persons to 
whom certificates and diplomas have been issued, shall 
be published by Superintendent of Public Instruction 
in his annual report. — [L. 1882, p. 153, March 24, 
1882] 

Remarks 



EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 

Name 

Executive Council 

Legal Status 

Code of 1873, p. 20 

Date of Establishment 
1873 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Executive Council to consist of Governor, Auditor, Sec- 
retary, and Treasurer, or any three of them. — [Code 
of 1873, p. 20] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Members to hold their position ex officio. — [Code of 1873, 
p. 20] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Prepare and cause to be printed and sent to county 
auditors blank forms for purpose of taking the census. 
Have care and custody of property of the State Avhen 
no other provision is made. Procure for State offi- 
cers, fuel, light, blank books, furniture, and any other 
thin$ necessary for the performance of their duties; 
accounts for such expenditures to be audited upon the 
certificate of the Executive Council. — [Code of 1873, 
p. 20] 

Secure paper for public printing and stationery for 
public officials.— [Code of 1873, p. 21] 



APPENDIX 347 

Constitute State Board of Canvassers. — [Code of 1873, 
p. 113] 

Constitute the State Board of Equalization. — [Code of 
1873, p. 141] 

Assess, annually, property of all railroad corporations in 
the State.— [Code of 1873, p. 241] 

Have care and management of real estate where title 
is vested in State after purchase under execution, etc. 
Audit and allow expenses connected with acquisition 
of such property and may sell same. — [Code of 1873, 
p. 354] 

Examine returns from railroad corporations and classify 
railroads of the State. — [L. 1874 (public), p. 88, March 
23, 1874] 

Examine property and title to land claimed by State 
Agricultural College. Dispose of property when pur- 
chased and turn over proceeds to College after re- 
imbursing State. — [L. 1874 (private), p. 6, February 
17, 1874] 

Approve acts of Commissioners appointed to contract 
for lease of convict labor at Fort Madison Penitentiary. 
— [L. 1874 (private), p. 31, March 14, 1874] 

Perform duties hitherto required of Census Board. — [L. 
1874 (private), p. 59, March 18, 1874] 

Have control of appropriation for use of Fish Commis- 
sioners.— [L. 1874 (private), p. 62, March 18, 1874] 

Have charge of appropriation for Iowa exhibit at the 
Centennial Celebration of 1876. Have control of prop- 
erty accruing to the State from such Celebration. 
Contract for preparation, transportation, and dispo- 
sition of exhibits.— [L. 1876, p. 13, February 26, 1876] 

Control appropriation for use of State Fish Commission- 
er.— [L. 1876, p. 58, March 10, 1876] 

Approve investment by Treasurer, of funds turned over 
by Trustees of State Agricultural College and Farm. — 
[L. 1876, p. 74, March 14, 1876] 

Arrange for the painting of a portrait of Ansel Briggs 



348 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

to be placed in the State House. — [L. 1876, p. 84, 
March 15, 1876] 

Perform certain supervisory acts in connection with the 
conformity of railroad companies to laws concerning 
rate regulation.— [L. 1876, p. 123, March 17, 1876] 

Approve choice, by Treasurer, of banks as depositories 
for collection of drafts, receipts, etc., received for State 
dues.— [L. 1878, p. 50, March 20, 1878] 

Levy tax to redeem outstanding bonds of counties, towns, 
and cities, not provided for by county boards of equali- 
zation.— [L. 1878, p. 52, March 20, 1878] 

Assess property of telegraph companies. — [L. 1878, p. 
54, March 21, 1878] 

Levy tax on railroad corporations for payment of ex- 
penses of Board of Railroad Commissioners. — [L. 1878, 
p. 69, March 23, 1878] 

Approve contracts of Warden of Penitentiary at Fort 
Madison for labor.— [L. 1878, p. 97, March 25, 1878] 

Appoint Superintendent to direct work on Additional 
Penitentiary at Anamosa and approve accounts of 
same.— [L. 1878, p. 128, March 25, 1878] 

Approve estimates and bills and contracts of Penitentiary 
at Fort Madison.— [L. 1878, p. 171, March 26, 1878] 

Appoint two honorary Commissioners to the Paris Ex- 
position in 1878.— [L. 1878, p. 176, February 1, 1878] 

Together with Adjutant General and Register of State 
Land Office, act as a commission to devise a design for 
a badge of honor for soldiers and sailors of the War of 
the Rebellion, and report to next General Assembly. — 
[L. 1880, p. 131, March 25, 1880] 

Have supervision of the publishing of the census returns 
of the State for 1880.— [L. 1880, p. 139, March 26, 
1880] 

Purchase buildings and land at Mitchellville for use of 
Girls' Department of the Iowa Reform School. — [L. 
1880, p. 167, March 26, 1880] 



APPENDIX 349 

Levy special War and Defense Bond tax. — [L. 1880, p. 

193, March 27, 1880] 
May authorize portion of public printing to be done at 

the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. — [L. 1882, 

p. 102, March 16, 1882] 
Sell for the benefit of the State a certain island in the 

Mississippi River in Scott County. — [L. 1882, p. 138, 

March 20, 1882] 
Appoint two members of the State Educational Board 

of Examiners.— [L. 1882, p. 153, March 24, 1882] 
Hear, examine, and allow claims of creditors of Iowa 

Penitentiary at Fort Madison.— [L. 1884, p. 120, April 

1, 1884] 
Approve rules and regulations made by State Veterinary 

Surgeon for prevention and suppression of disease 

among animals.— [L. 1884, p. 203, April 14, 1884] 
Approve purchase of stocks by Board of Trustees of 

State Agricultural College and Farm, and appointment 

by them of financial agent.— [L. 1884, pp. 207, 208, 

April 14, 1884] 
Appoint Board of Examiners for office of State Mine 

Inspectors.— [L. 1888, p. 74, April 12, 1888] 
Direct expenditure of appropriation for erection of mon- 
ument on the Capitol grounds for the commemoration 

of Iowa Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War. — [L. 

1888, p. 172, April 11, 1888] 
Authorized to sell to the city of Des Moines the property 

known as the Old Capitol Building.— [L. 1888, p. 231, 

April 13, 1888] 
Determine number of copies of public documents to be 

printed when not specified by law. — [L. 1890, p. 76, 

May 1, 1890] 
Direct expenditure of appropriation to improve the new 

Capitol grounds, and appoint a superintendent to take 

charge of and superintend the work. — [L. 1890, p. 89, 

April 24, 1890] 
Appoint an exhibition committee to be known as the 



350 EEPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

"Iowa Columbian Commission." — [L. 1890, p. 164, 
April 15, 1890] 

Audit monthly accounts of State Inspector of Oils to- 
gether with those of deputies. — [L. 1892, p. 79, March 
26, 1892] 

Appoint a commission of four persons to examine the 
revenue laws of the State and report necessary and 
desirable changes to the Twenty-fifth General As- 
sembly.— [L. 1892, p. 100, April 7, 1892] 

Approve articles of corporation and by-laws of building 
and loan and savings and loan associations, also amend- 
ments of same.— [L. 1896, p. 81, April 7, 1896] 

May authorize destruction of records accumulated by 
Bureau of Labor Statistics after expiration of two 
years.— [L. 1896, p. 89, April 14, 1896] 

Secure site adjacent to Capitol building and grounds 
for the erection of a memorial, historical and art build- 
ing, procure plans and take other preliminary steps 
towards such construction. — [L. 1896, p. 118, April 
17, 1896] 

Appoint Iowa Trans-Mississippi and International Expo- 
sition Commission.— [L. 1896, p. 157, April 17. 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Secretary of State to keep a journal of all acts of the 
Executive Council. Secretary of State to receive from 
county auditors abstracts of census returns, to be pre- 
served by him in his office. An abstract of same to 
be recorded by him in a book prepared for the purpose, 
and published in such manner as the Executive Coun- 
cil may direct. Executive Council to report to each 
regular session of the General Assembly concerning 
expenditures for State offices, etc. — [Code of 1873, p. 
20] 

Receive, on or before February 15, in each year, state- 
ments from all corporations operating railroads in the 
State, showing property and earnings in detail. Trans- 
mit to county auditors, on or before March 15, in each 



APPENDIX 351 

year, statement concerning assessed value of railroad 
property in each county. — [Code of 1873. Dp. 241, 242] 

Make full report at close of Centennial Ceiebration, of 
money expended and of all their proceedings, and of 
property to which the State has become entitled; said 
report to be filed with Secretary of State to be pre- 
sented to General Assembly. — [L. 1876, p. 14, Febru- 
ary 26, 1876] 

Receive annual report of State Fish Commissioner and 
cause same to be printed. — [L. 1876, p. 58, March 10, 
1876] 

Receive report annually from Board of Railroad Com- 
missioners concerning expenses, for purpose of levying 
tax on railroad companies for same. — [L. 1878, p. 69, 
March 23, 1878] 

Receive semi-annual reports of Secretary of Board of 
Trustees of State Agricultural College and Farm con- 
cerning loans of endowment fund. — [L. 1884, p. 208, 
April 14, 1884] 

Keep record of their proceedings in connection with 
building and loan and savings and loan associations. — 
[L. 1896, p. 81, April 7, 1896] 

Remarks 

Executive Council required to approve bonds of certain 
officers, to approve accounts and expenditures of cer- 
tain officers and certain contingent funds. Direct ex- 
penditure of certain appropriations and approve the 
acts and doings of certain officers. Approve certain 
appointments by the Governor and other officers. 



IOWA COLUMBIAN COMMISSION 

Name 

Iowa Columbian Commission 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1890, p. 164, April 15, 1890 

Date of Establishment 
April 15, 1890 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Commission to consist of eleven members one from each 
Congressional district. — [L. 1890, p. 164, April 15, 

1890] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Executive Council. — [L. 1890, p. 164, 
April 15, 1890] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Devise and execute plans for a State exhibit at the Co- 
lumbian Exposition, take charge of same and disburse 
appropriations.— [L. 1890, p. 164, April 15, 1890] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make a statement of its proceedings together with ac- 
counts and vouchers to the Governor at the close of 
its service.— [L. 1890, p. 164, April 15, 1890] 

Remarks 



IOWA TRANS-MISSISSIPPI AND INTER- 
NATIONAL EXPOSITION COMMISSION 

Name 

Iowa Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition 
Commission 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1896, p. 157, April 7, 1896 

Bate of Establishment 
April 7, 1896 

Bate of Biscontinuance 

Composition 

Commission to consist of eleven members one from each 
Congressional district. — [L. 1896, p. 157, April 17, 
1896] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Executive Council. — [L. 1896, p. 157, 
April 17, 1896] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Buties, Functions, etc. 

Devise and execute plans for exhibit from State of Iowa 
at the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition 
at Omaha.— [L. 1896, p. 157, April 17, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Make statement to the Governor at the close of its ser- 
vice.— [L. 1896, p. 157, April 17, 1896] 

Remarks 

24 



STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS 
Name 

State Board of Dental Examiners 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1882, p. 36, March 8, 1882 

Date of Establishment 
March 8, 1882 

Bate of Discontinuance 
Composition 

Board to consist of five practicing dentists. — [L. 1882, 
p. 36, March 8, 1882] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor for term of five years. — [L. 
1882, p. 36, March 8, 1882] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Examine applicants for license to practice dentistry. 
Issue licenses and keep register of dentists. Charge 
fees for examinations.— [L. 1882, p. 36, March 8, 1882] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Keep a book for registering name and place of business 
of practicing dentists in the State. Make annual re- 
port of proceedings and accounts to the Governor on 
or before November 15.— [L. 1882, p. 36, March 8, 
1882] 

Remarks 



STATE BOAED OP HEALTH 
Name 

State Board of Health 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1880, p. 142, March 26, 1880 

Bate of Establishment 

March 26, 1880 
Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Board to consist of Attorney-General (ex officio a mem- 
ber) one civil engineer, and seven physicians. — [L. 
1880, p. 142, March 26, 1880] 

State Veterinary Surgeon to act as an additional member 
of the Board.— [L. 1884, p. 202, April 14, 1884] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

Appointed by the Governor with the approval of the 
Executive Council, for term of seven years. — [L. 1880, 
p. 142, March 26, 1880] 

Incumbents 

Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Have general supervision of interests of health and life 
of citizens of the State. Have charge of all matters 
relative to quarantine, make rules and sanitary investi- 
gations in the interest of the public health. Super- 
vise a State registration of marriages, births and deaths. 
Appoint a Secretary. Supply counties with blanks for 
reports concerning births, marriages, and deaths. 



356 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 

Hold meetings semi-annually or oftener. — [L. 1880, 
p. 142, March 26, 1880] 

Make rules for inspection of oil. — [L. 1884, p. 196, April 
14, 1884] 

Physicians and secretary to constitute the State Board 
of Medical Examiners and as such conduct examina- 
tions and issue certificates for the practice of medi- 
cine.— [L. 1886, p. 126, April 9, 1886] 

Approve number of deputy inspectors of oil to be ap- 
pointed.— [L. 1892, p. 78, March 26, 1892] 

Fix standard of purity of oils and regulations for test- 
ing oil.— [L. 1896, p. 94, March 19, 1896] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive annual report from clerks of district and circuit 
courts concerning births, marriages, and deaths during 
the preceding year. Receive annual reports of physi- 
cian and clerk of local boards of health. Make report 
to the Governor on or before December 1, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1880, p. 142, March 26, 1880] 

Report to the Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

As State Board of Medical Examiners preserve examin- 
ation papers for a period of five years. — [L. 1886, p. 
126, April 9, 1886] 

Biennial report to the Governor to be made on or before 
September 15, in odd numbered years. — [L. 1888, p. 
114, April 7, 1888] 

Remarks 



WEATHER AND CROP SERVICE 

Name 

Iowa Weather Service 

Weather and Crop Service, 1890 

Legal Status 

Laws, 1878, p. 38, March 15, 1878 

Bate of Establishment 

March 15, 1878 

Date of Discontinuance 

Composition 

Single-headed.— [L. 1878, p. 38, March 15, 1878] 
Director and Assistant Director. Service to be under 

the supervision of the State Agricultural Society. — [L. 

1890, p. 44, April 24, 1890] 

Manner of Appointment or Election 

A Director named in the law creating the Service. His 
successor to be appointed by the Governor. — [L. 1878, 
p. 38, March 15, 1878] 

Director to be appointed by the Governor for term of 
two years upon recommendation of the Board of Di- 
rectors of the State Agricultural Society. Assistant 
Director to be an officer of the United States Signal 
Service, detailed for the purpose by the Chief Signal 
Officer at Washington,. D. C— [L. 1890, p. 44, April 
24, 1890] 

Incumbents 

Gustavus Hinrichs, 1878-1890 
John R. Sage, 1890- 



358 REPORT ON THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES 



Powers, Duties, Functions, etc. 

Establish and supervise volunteer weather stations 
throughout the State.— [L. 1878, p. 38, March 15, 1878] 

Cooperate with United States Signal Service in collecting 
crop statistics and meteorological data, in disseminat- 
ing weather forecasts, etc. Director and Assistant Di- 
rector to have charge of central station in Des Moines. 
Director to establish and supervise volunteer stations 
throughout the State.— [L. 1890, p. 44, April 24, 1890] 

Requirements as to Records, Reports, etc. 

Receive from weather stations throughout the State re- 
ports which he shall reduce to tabular form and re- 
port quarterly to the State Printer for publication in 
the form of the "Iowa Weather Report".— [L. 1878, 
p. 38, March 15, 1878] 

Report to Governor on or before August 15, preceding 
each regular session of the General Assembly. — [L. 
1882, p. 170, April 5, 1882] 

Director to receive and tabulate for permanent record 
reports from volunteer stations. Edit and cause to 
be published a Monthly Weather and Crop Review. 
Director to compile an annual report addressed to the 
Governor to be printed by State Printer. — [L. 1890, 
p. 44, April 24, 1890] 

Remarks 



INDEX 



INDEX 



Accounts and condition of 
certain State offices, Commis- 
sioners to examine (1855), 162 

Accounts of State officers, Com- 
mission to examine (1858), 
326 

Accounts relative to military or- 
ganization, Board of Commis- 
sioners to audit, 304 

Adjutant General, 21 

Agent to negotiate loan and ov- 
ersee bond issue, etc., 149 

Agent to negotiate loan for cur- 
rent expenses, etc., 298 

Agent to raise company of vol- 
unteers, 300 

Agent, Fiscal (to negotiate 
loan), 69 

Agent, Fiscal (to act as Secre- 
tary of the Territory), 70 

Agents to negotiate loan for ex- 
penses of the War, 29b 

Agricultural College and Farm, 
State, 278 

Agricultural Society, State, 128 

Agricultural Society (Territor- 
ial), 47 

Attorney General (Period of 
the first State Constitution), 
79 

Attorney General (Period of 
the present Constitution), 180 

Attorney of the Territory, 27 

Auditor of Public Accounts 
(Period of the first State Con- 
stitution), 81 

Auditor of State (Period of 
the present Constitution), 183 

Auditor of the Territory, 28 

Bank, State, 284 

Bank Commissioners, 301 

Binder, State, 101 

Blind, Industrial Home for the, 

260 
Blind, Iowa College for the, 119 
Board of Canvassers, 150 



Board of Commissioners (Des 

Moines Eiver Lands), 306 
Board of Commissioners to au- 
dit accounts relative to mili- 
tary organization, 304 
Board of Commissioners to 

build State Capitol, 312 
Board of Commissioners to col- 
lect money due school fund 
and purchase the Capitol build- 
ing, 310 
Board of Commissioners of the 
Iowa Soldiers' and Sailors' 
Monument, 308 
Board of Education, 315 
Board of Immigration, 318 
Board of Public Works, 152 
Board of Eailroad Commission- 
ers, 320 
Boats, State Inspectors of, 235 
Boundary Commissioner, Mis- 
souri, 72 
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 323 

Canvassers, Board of, 150 

Capitol, Board of Commission- 
ers to build State, 312 

Capitol building, Board of Com- 
missioners to collect money due 
school fund and purchase the, 
310 

Census Board, 157 

Claims against United States 
Government, Commissioner to 
provide for settlement of, 328 

Code of Iowa, Commissioners to 
draft, revise and prepare a, 
(1848), 164 

College for the Blind, Iowa, 119 

Coulmbian Commission, Iowa, 
352 

Commission to examine accounts 
of State officers (1858), 326 

Commission to investigate the 
management of the Peniten- 
tiary at Fort Madison, 341 



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INDEX 



Commission to revise and codify 
the laws of the State of Iowa 
(1894), 339 

Commissioner, Missouri Bound- 
ary, 72 

Commissioner to adjust certain 
land claims with United States 
government, 331 

Commissioner to provide for set- 
tlement of claims against Unit- 
ed States Government, 328 

Commissioners for the relief of 
sufferers from the grasshopper 
raid, 330 

Commissioners of Pharmacy, 
333 

Commissioners to draft, revise 
and prepare a code of Iowa 
(1848), 164 

Commissioners to examine ac- 
counts and condition of certain 
State offices (1855), 162 

Commissioners to locate and es- 
tablish the permanent seat of 
govermnent for the Territory, 
63 

Commissioners to locate seat of 
government of State of Iowa 
(1847), 169 

Commissioners to relocate seat 
of government (1855), 171 

Commissioners to revise laws 
(1858), 335 

Commissioners to revise school 
laws of Iowa (1856), 168 

Commissioners to revise stat- 
utes of Iowa (1870), 337 

Commissioners to select land for 
Dubuque and Keokuk Bail- 
road, 166 

Constitutional Convention of 
1844 ; 66 

Constitutional Convention of 
1846, 68 

Constitutional Convention of 
1857, 172 

Crop Service, Weather and, 357 

Curator of Historical Collec- 
tions, 194 

Custodian of Public Buildings, 
196 

Dairy Commissioner, State, 230 
Deaf, Iowa School for the, 123 
Dental Examiners, State Board 
of, 354 



Des Moines Biver Improvement, 
154 

Des Moines Biver Lands — 
Board of Commissioners, 306 

Dubuque and Keokuk Bailroad, 
Commissioners to select lands 
for, 166 

Dubuque Branch of State Uni- 
versity, 143 

Education, Board of, 315 

Educational Board of Exam- 
iners, 344 

Examiners, Educational Board 
of, 344 

Executive Council, 346 

Fairfield Branch of State Uni- 
versity, 145 

Feeble Minded Children, Insti- 
tution for, 265 

Fiscal Agent (To negotiate 
loan), 69 

Fiscal Agent (To act as Secre- 
tary of the Territory), 70 

Fish Commissioner, State, 232 

Geological Survey, State, 131 
Governor (Period of the first 

State Constitution), 85 
Governor (Period of present 

Constitution), 198 
Governor of the Territory, 30 
Grasshopper raid, Commission- 
ers for the relief of sufferers 
from, 330 

Health, State Board of, 355 

Historical Collections, Curator 
of, 194 

Historical Society of Iowa, 
State, 287 

Horticultural Society, 289 

Hospital for the Insane at Cher- 
okee, 251 

Hospital for the Insane at Clar- 
inda, 253 

Hospital for the Insane at Inde- 
pendence, 255 

Hospital for the Insane at 
Mount Pleasant, 115 

Immigration, Board of, 318 
Iudustrial Home for the Blind, 

260 
Industrial Schools, 262 






INDEX 



363 



Insane, Hospital for the, at 
Cherokee, 251 

Insane, Hospital for the, at 
Clarinda, 253 

Insane, Hospital for the, at In- 
dependence, 255 

Insane, Hospital for the, at Mt. 
Pleasant, 115 

Institution for Feeble Minded 
Children, 265 

Iowa College for the Blind, 119 

Iowa Columbian Commission, 
352 

Iowa School for the Deaf, 123 

Iowa Soldiers' Home, 269 

Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home, 
271 

Iowa Trans-Mississippi and In- 
ternational Exposition Com- 
mission, 353 

Iowa University at Mount 
Pleasant, 49 

Labor Statistics, Bureau of, 323 

Land Claims, Commissioner to 
adjust certain, with United 
States government, 331 

Land Office, Eegister of State, 
91 

Laws, Commissioners to revise 
(1858), 335 

Laws of State of Iowa, Com- 
mission to revise and codify 
(1894), 339 

Library, State, 134 

Library, Territorial, 59 

Lieutenant Governor, 216 

Loan, Agent to negotiate, over- 
see bond issue, etc., 14y 

Loan, Fiscal Agent to nego- 
tiate, 69 

Loan to meet expenses of the 
War, Agents to negotiate, 298 

Loan for current expenses, 
Agent to negotiate, 297 

Marshal of the Territory, 33 
Military organization, Board of 
Commissioners to audit ac- 
counts relative to, 304 
Mine Inspector, State, 238 
Missouri Boundary Commission- 
er, 72 



Normal School, State, 292 
Normal Schools at Andrew, Os- 

kaloosa, and Mount Pleasant, 

126 

Oils, State Inspector of, 236 

Penitentiary at Anamosa, 274 
Penitentiary at Fort Madison, 

51 
Penitentiary at Fort Madison, 

Commission to investigate the 

management of, 341 
Pharmacy, Commissioners of, 

333 
Printer, State, 103 
Public Buildings, Custodian of, 

196 



Eailroad Commissioners, Board 

of, 320 
Eegister of State Land Office, 

91 

School Fund, Board of Com- 
missioners to collect money 
due, and purchase the Capitol 
building, 310 

School for the Deaf, Iowa, 123 

School Laws of Iowa, Commis- 
sioners to revise (1856), 168 

Seat of government for the Ter- 
ritory, Commissioners to locate 
and establish the permanent, 
63 

Seat of government of State 
of Iowa, Commissioners to lo- 
cate (1847), 169 

Seat of government, Commis- 
sioners to relocate (1855), 171 

Secretary of State (Period of 
the first State Constitution), 
97 

Secretary of State (Period of 
present Constitution), 219 

Secretary of the Territory, 34 

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monu- 
ment, Board of Commission- 
ers of the Iowa, 308 

Soldiers' Home, Iowa, 269 

Soldiers' Orphans' Home, 
Iowa, 271 

State Agricultural College and 
Farm, 278 



364 



INDEX 



State Agricultural Society, 128 
State Bank, 284 
State Binder, 101 
State Board of Dental Examin- 
ers, 354 
State Board of Health, 355 
State Dairy Commissioner, 230 
State Fish. Commissioner, 232 
State Geological Survey, 131 
State Historical Society of 

Iowa, 287 
State Horticultural Society, 289 
State Inspector of Oils, 236 
State Inspector of Boats, 235 
State Library, 134 
State Mine Inspector, 238 
State Normal School, 292 
State Printer, 103 
State University — Dubuque 

Branch, 143 
State University — Fairfield 

Branch, 145 
State University of Iowa, 138 
State Veterinary Surgeon, 241 
Statutes of Iowa, Commission- 
ers to revise (1870), 337 
Superintendent of Public Build- 
ings at Iowa City, 37 
Superintendent of Public In- 
struction (State), 105 
Superintendent of Public In- 
struction (Territory), 39 



Superintendent of Weights and 
Measures, 244 

Territorial Agent, 41 

Territorial Library, 59 

Trans-Mississippi and Interna- 
tional Exposition Commission, 
Iowa, 353 

Treasurer of State (Period of 
present Constitution), 245 

Treasurer of the Territory, 43 

Treasurer (Period of the first 
State Constitution), 110 

University, Iowa, at Mount 

Pleasant, 49 
University, State — Dubuque 

Branch, 143 
University, State — Fairfield 

Branch, 145 
University of Iowa, State, 138 

Veterinary Surgeon, State, 241 
Volunteers, Agent to raise com- 
pany of, 300 

War, Agents to negotiate loan 

expenses of, 298 
Weather and Crop Service, 357 
Weights and Measures, Super- 
intendent of, 244 



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